Growing Guide: Mulberry Trees

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Common Names Shangri-La Mulberry, Black Mulberry
Family Moraceae (Mulberry Family)
Origin Hybrid cultivar developed in Florida
Plant Type Fruiting Tree
Life Cycle Perennial
Food Forest Layer Canopy / Mid-Story Layer
Mature Size 10–25 ft tall (can be pruned to shrub form)
Light Full Sun
Water Needs Low to Moderate
Harvest Season Spring (long fruiting season)
Time to Fruit 1–2 years from planting
Self-Fertile Yes
Growth Rate Very Fast
Zones USDA Zones 7–10
Florida Native No
Propagation Cuttings, Grafted
Seasonal Characteristics Deciduous; fruits on new growth