White Mulberry Tree

White Mulberry Tree Seeds

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Description

White Mulberry is a fast-growing deciduous tree valued for its sweet edible fruit, attractive foliage, and adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. Native to Asia and widely cultivated throughout North America, White Mulberry is commonly grown for wildlife plantings, edible landscapes, shade, and silk production. The tree produces abundant white, pink, or purple berries that are enjoyed by birds, wildlife, and people alike.

Botanical Information

  • Botanical Name: Morus alba
  • Common Name: White Mulberry
  • Family: Moraceae
  • Germination Rate: 60–80%
  • Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
  • Mature Height: 30–50 feet
  • Mature Spread: 25–40 feet
  • Hardiness Zones: 4–9
  • Native Range: Asia

Germination Instructions

White Mulberry seeds require approximately 60 days of cold moist stratification to improve germination rates. Many seed lots may also germinate successfully without stratification, particularly when sown outdoors in fall.

  • Cold moist stratify seeds for 60 days at 34–41°F.
  • Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in a well-drained seed-starting mix.
  • Keep the soil consistently moist but not saturated.
  • Maintain temperatures between 70–75°F after stratification.
  • Germination typically occurs within 2–6 weeks.

Growing Information

  • Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil Preference: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils with good drainage.
  • Moisture Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established.
  • Growth Rate: Fast.
  • Fruit Production: Sweet berries develop during late spring to early summer.
  • Wildlife Value: Highly attractive to birds, pollinators, and small mammals.
  • Landscape Uses: Edible landscapes, wildlife plantings, shade trees, windbreaks, and homesteads.

White Mulberry trees are exceptionally hardy and adaptable, thriving in urban environments, rural landscapes, and difficult soils. Their rapid growth and abundant fruit production make them an excellent choice for gardeners seeking both ornamental beauty and wildlife benefits.

Seed Quantities

  • 1 oz. - 12,500 Seeds
  • 1 lb. - 200,000 Seeds