Growing Guide: Tehama Mulberry
Growing Tips
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Mulberries are adaptable to many soil types, including sandy or clay, and are drought-tolerant once established. Water regularly during establishment and fruiting for best yields. Prune to shape when young and to keep fruit harvests manageable, as Tehama can grow quickly into a large tree. Hardy in USDA Zones 7–10.
📋 Quick Facts
| Botanical Name | Morus alba ‘Tehama’ |
| Common Names | Tehama Mulberry, White Mulberry |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Origin | California, USA (cultivar selection) |
| Plant Type | Deciduous fruit tree |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Mature Size | 20–30 ft tall x 20–30 ft wide (can be pruned smaller) |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water Needs | Low to moderate once established |
| Soil | Adaptable; prefers well-drained sandy or loamy |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Flower Color | Greenish (inconspicuous) |
| USDA Zones | 7–10 |
| Florida Native | No |
| Propagation | Cuttings |
| Seasonal Traits | Deciduous |
| Time to Harvest | 1-2 years from planting; fruits late spring–summer |
