The White Mulberry Tree (Morus alba) is a cold-hardy, fast-growing fruiting tree valued for its sweet berries, attractive foliage, and reliable growth in a wide range of climates. This tree is a favorite for edible landscapes and home orchards, producing soft berries that can be enjoyed fresh or used in jams, desserts, and smoothies.
White Mulberry trees are also known for their adaptability, thriving in many soil conditions and tolerating heat, wind, and light drought once established. They make excellent shade trees and are commonly used in both urban and rural plantings.
These Non-GMO White Mulberry Seeds offer gardeners the ability to grow a long-lived and productive fruit tree from seed.
Features
- Produces sweet, soft berries when mature
- Non-GMO seed selection
- Fast-growing and highly adaptable
- Cold-hardy and tolerant of a wide range of soils
- Excellent shade tree for landscapes
- Suitable for orchards, homesteads, and edible gardens
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Morus alba
- Common Name: White Mulberry
- Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting tree
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
- Mature Height: 30–50 ft (can be pruned smaller in home gardens)
- Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; adaptable to most soil types
- Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Fruit Season: Late spring to early summer when mature
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Planting Season: Spring or early fall
- Sowing Depth: 1/4 inch
- Germination Time: 14–45 days depending on temperature
- Stratification: Cold stratify for 4–6 weeks recommended for best results
- Pollination: Self-fruitful
- Uses: Fresh eating, drying, preserves, shade, edible landscape plantings
Planting Guide
- Cold Stratify Seeds for 4–6 weeks in a refrigerator.
- Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil.
- Keep soil lightly moist during germination.
- Place seedlings in full sun once established.
- Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed.
- Prune to shape or maintain compact size if desired.