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🍇 Thai Dwarf Mulberry (Morus alba hybrid) — 1 Gallon Size 🌿
Larger, stronger, and ready to fruit sooner — your fast-track to homegrown berries!
If you’re ready for instant gratification, the 1-gallon Thai Dwarf Mulberry is your sweet spot. Bigger than the 4″ starter, this size establishes faster, withstands shipping better, and is often already branching and close to fruiting age. With a single season of care, you can harvest rich, juicy berries bursting with blueberry-raspberry flavor — right from your own backyard.
Perfect for Florida and the Southeastern U.S., this compact, resilient variety thrives where others struggle, giving gardeners and homesteaders alike a reliable source of delicious fruit and natural beauty.
🌸 Why Grow the Thai Dwarf Mulberry?
- Fruits fast: Often fruits within 6–12 months of planting — some 1-gallon trees may carry fruit their first spring.
- Compact size: Naturally tops out around 12–15 ft (tamed easily to 6–8 ft for harvesting).
- Multiple harvests: With heavy pruning, expect 2–3 fruiting flushes per year.
- Lush growth: Rapidly fills out with dense, glossy foliage — great for shade, screening, and structure.
- Low maintenance: Drought-tolerant, self-pollinating, and easy to prune.
- Flavorful fruit: Sweet, tangy, and juicy — kids and wildlife love it!
- Perfect for Florida heat & humidity: Flourishes in full sun, sandy soils, and coastal conditions.
🍇 Fruit Details & Harvest
Thai Dwarf Mulberries produce deep-purple, sweet-tart berries that ripen along the new growth.
- Flavor: A luscious blend of blueberries and raspberries 🫐🍇
- Texture: Soft and juicy with tender skin (no pits or seeds to remove)
- Size: ~1–1.5 inches long on average
- Primary Harvest (Central Florida): Late March – May
- Extra flushes: After each harvest, a hard prune stimulates new growth and a 2nd or 3rd round of fruit.
- Yield: A healthy 1-gallon tree can produce several pounds of fruit per year.
Pro Tip: Pruning equals production — cut back hard after each harvest to “reset” the tree and trigger new flowers.
🌿 Growth Habits & Landscape Use
A vigorous hybrid of Morus alba, Thai Dwarf has an upright, bushy form that responds beautifully to shaping.
- Mature Height: 12–15 ft (unpruned) • 6–8 ft manageable height
- Width: 8–12 ft
- Habit: Dense, multi-stemmed, upright form with light green lobed leaves
- Deciduous: Drops leaves in winter; flushes back vigorously in spring
- Zones: 6–10 (best performance 8–10)
- Cold Hardiness: To ~10–15 °F once established
Landscape uses:
- Edible specimen tree or fruiting hedge
- Part of a food forest for fast returns
- Container patio tree for urban growers
- Regenerative farm row for fruit & biomass
🪴 Container & Small-Space Growing
- Step-up to a 7–15 gal container as roots expand.
- Maintain 4–8 ft height with routine tip-pruning.
- Keep in full sun (6–8 hrs/day) and use a rich, well-draining soil mix.
- Bring into temporary protection for frost events.
🌿 Quick Facts (At a Glance)
| Attribute | Details |
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| Botanical Name | Morus alba hybrid |
| Common Name | Thai Dwarf Mulberry |
| Plant Type | Deciduous fruiting tree |
| Size at Sale | 1-Gallon container |
| Mature Height & Width | 12–15 ft × 8–12 ft (prune smaller) |
| USDA Zones | 6–10 |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun (6–8 hrs/day) |
| Cold Hardiness | ~10–15 °F established |
| Growth Habit | Upright, fast, prune-responsive |
| Spacing | 8–12 ft apart |
| Main Fruiting Season | Late March – May |
| Bonus Flushes | With heavy post-harvest pruning |
🍂 Seasonal Expectations (Florida & Similar Climates)
Mulberries are deciduous, and leaf drop is natural each winter.
- Fall → Winter: Leaves yellow and drop; tree rests.
- Spring: Rapid growth and main fruiting flush (March–May).
- Summer: Optional second crop with “stress pruning.”
- Rainy Season: Occasional leaf spotting is normal; new growth emerges clean.
Temporary leaf loss after shipping or temperature changes is normal — the tree will bounce back quickly with warmth and watering.
🌾 Regenerative Companions & “Chop-and-Drop” Allies
Build soil fertility for free! Plant companions that feed the soil as they grow.
Fertility Builders:
- 🌻 Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia) – Explosive biomass; rich in nitrogen & phosphorus.
- 🌾 Fakahatchee Grass (Tripsacum dactyloides) – Native warm-zone grass (Zones 9–11); perfect for chop-and-drop mulching. Cut and leave stems in place to form a balanced nitrogen/carbon mulch that breaks down into slow-release fertility.
- 🌱 Pigeon Pea – Nitrogen fixer and pollinator magnet.
- 🌿 Sunn Hemp – Warm-season cover crop that suppresses nematodes and builds organic matter.
(Comfrey is not well-suited to Central Florida heat, but northern growers can use it successfully.)
This “grow your own fertilizer” system keeps nutrients cycling right on site — no synthetic inputs needed.
Best Practices for Planting & Care
🌱 The GreenDreams “High & Tight” Method
- Plant slightly above grade (root flare visible).
- Backfill with native soil + compost; water deeply.
- Top-dress with biochar, compost, and azomite.
- Mulch 2–3″ deep with hardwood chips, pulled away from trunk.
▶️ Watch: GreenDreams “High & Tight” Planting Video
💧 Watering Schedule
| Stage | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Week 1–2 | Water daily to settle soil and establish roots |
| Week 3–6 | 2–3 times per week (depending on rain/heat) |
| Established | Water only in drought; keep container moist |
🌾 Fertilizing
- In-ground trees rarely need fertilizer once established in Florida.
- For containers, apply organic fruit-tree fertilizer (5-5-5) 2–3× per year.
- Supplement naturally with “chop & drop” mulch and compost.
✂️ Pruning & Harvest Tips
- Fruits on new growth — tip-prune frequently.
- Main Season: Late March – May.
- Reflush: Prune back heavily after harvest to trigger a 2nd/3rd crop.
- Maintain height at 6–8 ft for easy harvest.
- Harvest when berries turn fully dark purple and detach easily.
Troubleshooting Guide
| Problem | Likely Cause | Organic Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowing leaves | Over/under watering | Adjust frequency & check drainage |
| Leaf spotting | Humidity or rain splash | Prune for airflow; remove damaged leaves |
| Sparse fruit | Lack of pruning or sun | Tip-prune and ensure 6+ hrs sun |
| Dormancy/leaf drop in shipping | Normal response | Shade briefly, keep moist, then sun train |
| Root-knot nematodes | Florida sandy soils | Grow Sunn Hemp; add organic matter; beneficial nematodes; raised beds |
| Bleeding after cuts | Pruned in active growth | Do major cuts during dormancy |
| Fruit loss to birds | Wildlife pressure | Net trees or harvest daily |
| Heat/wind leaf burn | New transplant stress | Provide temporary shade & steady moisture |
Culinary & Nutritional Highlights
- Taste: Sweet-tart berry flavor that rivals blueberries and raspberries.
- Use: Fresh eating, smoothies, pies, jams, fruit leather, kombucha additions.
- Nutrition: High in vitamin C, iron, antioxidants, and fiber.
- Folklore: In Asia and the Mediterranean, mulberries symbolize longevity and abundance.
⚠️ Cautions
- Fruit can stain hard surfaces — plant away from driveways/patios.
- Milky sap may irritate skin — wear gloves when pruning.
- Seasonal leaf drop and minor stress are normal for deciduous mulberries.
🌟 Is the 1-Gallon Thai Dwarf Mulberry Right for You?
✅ Ideal for: Gardeners wanting a head start, small yards, food forests, and container orchards.
❌ Not ideal for: Buyers in areas with extreme cold or shipping during freezes.
🚚 Shipping Details
- Best regions: Florida, Southeast, Texas (via UPS Ground Mondays).
- 1-Gallon plants ship with established roots and recover quickly.
- Buyer discretion during peak heat/cold — we’re not responsible for weather damage.
- Northern/Western U.S.: Plant may arrive leafless (dormant) but rebounds with warmth.
Local Pickup
GreenDreams Nursery & Farm
📍 18709 US Hwy 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610
🕘 Tues–Fri 9 AM–5 PM | Sat 8 AM–3 PM
🌿 Visit us to see what’s fruiting this season!
🌿 Beyond the Plant: GreenDreams Services
We do more than grow plants — we design, build, and restore ecosystems across Florida.
- 🌳 Edible landscape consultation & design
- 🏗️ Installation & project management
- 🚚 Compost, mulch, biochar & soil delivery
- 🌾 Wholesale and regenerative farm solutions
Let our team help you create a thriving edible paradise — starting with Thai Dwarf Mulberry!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.
Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.
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For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
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For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.
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We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.
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Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.
🌿 Important Shipping Information
Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.
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Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.
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Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.
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Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.
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Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better
Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants
1. Understanding of Shipping Stress
By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.
2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage
Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations
Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.
4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule
Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.
5.Extreme Weather Conditions
Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.
6. No Refund Policy
Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.
7. Responsibility of Care
Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.
8. Consent
By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.
These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.
