Mulberry
Mulberry is a fruit in the Moraceae family. It grows best in full sun with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 4-9.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Tree fruit (cuttings) (not currently in seed catalog). Use: Fresh, jam, baking. Note: Mostly self-fertile and very productive; fruit stains heavily. White mulberry can be weedy/invasive in some areas.
Mulberry (Morus alba/rubra) is a fast-growing, self-fertile tree producing heavy crops of sweet berries. Grown from cuttings; hardy zones 4-9. Can be pruned hard to keep compact.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Morus alba|Hardiness zones: 4-9|Propagation: cutting/grafting|Sun needs: Full sun|Water needs: Medium|Mature height: 30-50 feet (prune to keep small)
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Storing & preserving
Refrigerate ripe fruit; ripen firm fruit at room temperature.
- Freeze: Freezes well raw; spread on a tray first so pieces stay loose.
- Preserve: Make jam or water-bath can high-acid fruit.
- Dry: Dehydrate or air-dry, then store airtight away from light.
General home-preservation guidance — for tested processing times and safety, follow the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Growing timeline
Care & troubleshooting
No curated care & troubleshooting advice for mulberry yet. Our extension-sourced library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.