{"product_id":"white-mulberry-tree-seeds","title":"50 White Mulberry Tree Seeds – Morus alba","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow the vigorous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Mulberry Tree (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorus alba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a fast-growing deciduous tree known for its broad canopy, adaptable nature, and sweet mulberry fruit. White Mulberry has a long history of cultivation and is well suited to large landscapes, windbreaks, wildlife plantings, and edible gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50 Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorus alba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White Mulberry\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deciduous Fruit Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30–50 Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adaptable; Best in Well-Draining Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Treatment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cold Stratification Recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Edible Landscapes, Shade Trees, Windbreaks \u0026amp; Wildlife Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Mulberry is native to Asia and has been widely cultivated beyond its original range. It is especially noted for its adaptability and drought resistance once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast Growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Establishes quickly under suitable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet Mulberry Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Mature trees can produce abundant edible berries.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdaptable Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Tolerates a wide range of soils and landscape conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful Shade Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Develops a broad canopy as it matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Fruit attracts birds and other wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Established trees tolerate dry conditions well.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout White Mulberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorus alba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a deciduous tree native to China and other parts of temperate Asia. It was historically cultivated for its leaves, which are used as food for silkworms, and later became widely planted as a shade, windbreak, and fruiting tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit can vary in color from pale white or pink to reddish-purple or dark purple depending on the individual tree. Seed-grown plants can vary naturally in fruit characteristics, growth habit, and maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdible landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWindbreaks and shelterbelts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShade-tree planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomesteads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrchard-style plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Grow from Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Cold Stratify\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best germination, mix the seeds with slightly moist seed-starting medium and refrigerate them for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold stratification helps break seed dormancy and improves germination consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Prepare the Growing Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a loose, well-draining seed-starting mix and moisten it before sowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter stratification, sow the seeds shallowly and cover them with a thin layer of growing medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Keep Moist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain consistent moisture without allowing the soil to become waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Provide Bright Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings emerge, provide plenty of bright light and good air circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Transplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMove seedlings into individual pots once they are large enough to handle. Plant outdoors after the risk of frost has passed and the young trees are well established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not allow the stratification medium to dry out completely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse well-draining soil to avoid excessive moisture around young roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide full sun for vigorous growth and better fruiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly while young trees establish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive mature trees enough room for canopy and root development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulberries can tolerate pruning and may be maintained at a more manageable size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed-grown trees may differ from the parent tree in fruit color, flavor, size, and growth habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Planting Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Mulberry is considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einvasive in parts of North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and can spread readily by seed through birds and other wildlife. It can also hybridize with the native Red Mulberry (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorus rubra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Check your local or state invasive-species guidance before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 83, 73);\"\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes White Mulberry need cold stratification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Stored seed generally germinates best after approximately 2–3 months of cold stratification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do White Mulberry seeds take to germinate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProperly stratified seeds often germinate during the following growing season, although some seeds may take considerably longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill seed-grown White Mulberry trees produce white fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot necessarily. Despite the common name, Morus alba fruit can range from white and pink to red, purple, or nearly black. Seed-grown trees also show natural genetic variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs White Mulberry drought tolerant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Once established, White Mulberry is known for good drought resistance, although young trees benefit from consistent watering while developing their root systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs White Mulberry invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is considered invasive in parts of the United States because it can spread into natural areas and hybridize with native Red Mulberry. Local planting recommendations should be checked before growing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"HarvestNest Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46606535000241,"sku":null,"price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/6046\/7377\/files\/50_White_Mulberry_Tree_Seeds_Morus_alba1.jpg?v=1792507217","url":"https:\/\/harvestnestseeds.com\/products\/white-mulberry-tree-seeds","provider":"HarvestNest Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}