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Mulberry
Morus spp.
Also known as: black mulberry, mulberry tree, white mulberry
Fast-growing shade tree producing prolific sweet berry-like fruit. Very easy to grow. Fruit stains — site away from walkways.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing180–360″
Row Spacing180–360″
Planting Depth—
Height180–600″
Spread180–480″
✗ Not Container Friendly✗ Not Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Transplant Outdoors
0–9 weeks after last frost
Days to Harvest
365–730 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 4–9
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 4–9
Extremely vigorous — site carefully. Fruit stains surfaces. Most varieties self-fertile. Banned in some cities due to pollen. Birds love the fruit.
Companion Plants
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