🍎 Mulberry
Morus alba / M. rubra / M. nigra
fruits
deciduous tree
☀️ Sun
full sun
💧 Water
moderate; drought-tolerant once established
🗺️ Zones
4, 9 (varies by species)
🧪 Soil pH
5.5, 7.5
🪴 Soil Type
adaptable; well-drained loam preferred
📏 Spacing
15-25 ft apart (tree; weeping varieties 10-15 ft)
⏱️ Maturity
2-3 years (from planting); some cultivars fruit in first year
🍴 Edible Parts
🍽️ Fruit
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (6)
Nitrogen fixer; groundcover under canopy
Potassium-rich mulch for heavy fruiting; pollinator support
Tolerate partial shade under mulberry; complementary fruit production
Repel aphids; protect trunk
Groundcover; aphid trap
Beneficial insect habitat
⚠️ Keep Apart (3)
⚠️ Lawns directly under
Fruit drop can be messy; grass competition reduces tree vigor
⚠️ Sidewalks / foundations
Aggressive root system will damage infrastructure , plant 30+ ft away
Juglone , mulberries somewhat tolerant but perform poorly near walnuts
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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