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Mulberry
Morus alba
Plant nowfruit
White mulberry is a fast-growing deciduous tree producing sweet, edible berries attractive to birds and wildlife.
In Zone 7b, right now
Good to go — plant it now
The plant window is open in your zone (Mid March – Late May). This is the time to get it in the ground.
Edible?
Yes — fruit
Small space?
No — gets 50 ft tall
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Comes back yearly?
Yes — perennial
Ways to plant it
Spring planting
Plant
Open now
Mid March – Late May
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
Fall planting
Plant
Late November
Late November – Late March
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
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