Trees That Have Small Berries for Jam

Mulberry Trees

• Mulberry trees are available in white, red and black varieties, each providing berries with their own distinctive flavors. The red mulberry is native to certain parts of the United States and is also known as the American mulberry, while the white and black varieties are native to China and western Asia respectively. Red mulberry trees can grow to 30 feet tall. Mulberries are easy-to-grow trees that tolerate many conditions, including drought and poor soil, although the black mulberry tree doesn't always do well in extremely cold climates. Mulberries can be used to make jam or wine, or they can be eaten as dried fruit or baked into pies.

Chokeberry Trees

• Chokeberries are sometimes used to make jams and jellies. They grow on small shrub-like trees, and are also known as aronia berries. These trees are grown not only for their fruit but also for their ornamental value. They resist disease and tolerate drought, and they are native to the northeastern United States and southern Canada.

Juneberries

• Juneberries have an appealing flavor similar to blueberries. According to the University of Minnesota Extension, juneberries are also known as Saskatoon or serviceberries. These trees grow wild throughout much of North America and tolerate various weather conditions, including poor soil and cold winters. They can be used not only in jellies and preserves but can also be eaten fresh or used in pies and sauces.

Other Berry Trees

• Some other berries good for making jam grow on trees. The strawberry tree produces small red fruit that is used in liqueurs and jams. It is a small tree that tolerates some dryness, but not severe drought. It grows in either full sun or partial shade. Hackberry trees resemble elm trees and produce a fruit that can be used in jellies and preserves. They are frequently used as street trees because they are tolerant of urban environments. Another tree berry that can be used to make jam is the pin cherry. This is a tree that can grow as tall as 30 feet high. Pin cherries can also be used to make wine and syrups.