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🍇 White Mulberry (Morus alba) — 4″ Starter Size 🌿
Elegant, hardy, and sweet — a centuries-old fruit tree reborn for modern edible landscapes.
The White Mulberry (Morus alba) is more than a beautiful fruit tree — it’s a piece of living history. Originally cultivated in ancient China over 4,000 years ago, this species was prized not just for its fruit but for its silken legacy — the leaves of the White Mulberry are the exclusive food source of silkworms, making it the cornerstone of the world’s silk industry. From Asia to Europe, it was planted along trade routes of the Silk Road, symbolizing prosperity, longevity, and abundance.
The fruit itself is delicate, mild, and honey-sweet, with a hint of floral and melon-like notes that set it apart from darker, tangier mulberries. High in antioxidants, vitamin C, iron, and fiber, White Mulberries have been used for centuries in traditional herbal medicine for vitality and wellness. Their pale color means they’re non-staining, and their subtle flavor makes them a chef’s favorite for drying, blending into teas, sweet sauces, jams, baked goods, and elegant desserts.
This is the mulberry that started it all — a symbol of nourishment and beauty that still offers the same ease of care and versatility today.
🌿 Quick Facts (At-a-Glance)
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Morus alba |
| Common Name | White Mulberry |
| Plant Type | Deciduous fruit tree (ornamental + edible; self-fertile) |
| Size at Sale (Ships In) | 4″ container (young starter; fast grower) |
| Mature Height × Width | 30–40 ft × 25 ft (keep 10–15 ft with pruning) |
| USDA Zones | 5–10 (exceptionally cold-hardy; heat-tolerant, too) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun (6–8+ hrs/day) |
| Cold Hardiness | ~–10°F once established |
| Growth Habit | Upright, vigorous, large leaves; broad rounded canopy |
| Spacing | 15–25 ft for full size; 8–10 ft for pruned/hedge spacing |
🍇 Fruit & Flavor (What Makes It Unique)
- Color: Creamy white to pale pink (non-staining!)
- Flavor: Delicately sweet, lightly floral, with honeydew + white peach notes 🍑🍈
- Texture: Soft, juicy, mildly chewy when dried
- Fruit Size: Medium (~1″ long)
- Fruiting Window (FL & SE U.S.): Late spring to early summer
- Yield: Heavy, reliable producer once mature
- Bonus: Dried White Mulberries stay naturally sweet—no sugar needed!
🦜 Bird bonus: Pale berries are less visible to birds, meaning more harvest for you and less mess under the canopy.
🌸 Why Grow the White Mulberry?
- Flavor rarity: Subtly sweet, honey-like berries—different from the darker, tangy varieties.
- Cold-tolerant: One of the hardiest mulberries available (Zones 5–10).
- Shade + elegance: Large, lobed leaves form a beautiful, cooling canopy.
- Low maintenance: Fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and disease-resistant.
- Versatile fruit: Fresh, dried, or frozen—excellent for smoothies, cereals, and baked goods.
- Less mess: Light fruit is non-staining and draws fewer birds.
⚠️ Expect natural cycles: As a deciduous tree, White Mulberry drops leaves each fall, may look sparse after heavy rains, and rebounds vigorously with warmth.
🪴 Container & Landscape Notes
- Best in-ground performance: Grows quickly with deep roots and wide canopy.
- Container option: 4″ starter → 1–3 gal → 7–15 gal; prune to 6–10 ft for patio use.
- Not suited for full indoor growth; use a moveable pot strategy for cold protection.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining loam or sandy soil enriched with compost.
🌾 Seasonal Habits (Florida & Temperate Climates)
- Spring: Buds open with bright new leaves; fruit forms on new growth.
- Early Summer: Fruit ripens to ivory-white and pink tones.
- Fall: Leaves yellow and drop; natural dormancy period.
- Winter: Bare canopy displays beautiful branching; pruning window.
🧑🌾 Best Practices for Planting & Care
Where to Plant
Full sun, well-drained soil. Avoid standing water or low spots. Site away from driveways or patios (though berries are non-staining, roots still need room).
The GreenDreams “High & Tight” Method
1️⃣ Dig a hole just wider than the pot and no deeper.
2️⃣ Set root ball 1–2″ above grade (root flare visible).
3️⃣ Backfill with native soil + compost, firm gently.
4️⃣ Mulch 2–3″ hardwood chips, pulled away from trunk.
▶️ Watch: GreenDreams “High & Tight” Fruit Tree Planting Video — https://youtu.be/RRQFY30qdA8?si=rRIcsbLlVAVYotfI
Watering
- Establishment: Water daily first week → 2–3× weekly next 6–8 weeks.
- After year one: Deep weekly watering in dry spells only.
- Containers: Maintain steady moisture; avoid soggy conditions.
Feeding
- Top-dress with compost or balanced organic fertilizer (5-5-5) each spring.
- Avoid over-fertilizing; this encourages leafy growth over fruit.
Pruning
- Late winter: Remove crossing/dead wood; open canopy for air circulation.
- Growing season: Tip-prune to maintain shape or reduce height.
- Bleeding caution: Save big cuts for dormancy to avoid excess sap loss.
🌼 Companion & Support Guild Ideas
- Nitrogen fixers: Pigeon Pea, Sunn Hemp—support steady soil fertility.
- Biomass plants: Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia) + Fakahatchee Grass (carbon mulch pair).
- Pollinators: Blue Porterweed, African Blue Basil, Salvia.
- Aesthetics: Turmeric, Banana, Ginger, Chaya—complement the tropical canopy look.
🌿 Chop-and-Drop Tip: Cut and drop companion plant biomass around the base—free fertilizer, better moisture, and weed suppression.
Troubleshooting (Florida & Beyond)
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Organic Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf yellowing / drop | Natural dormancy or weather shift | Normal; resumes in spring |
| Slow fruiting in young trees | Needs maturity or sun | 1–2 years to full bearing; full sun essential |
| Overly leafy, low fruit | Too much nitrogen | Reduce feeding; tip-prune to renew fruiting wood |
| Pale leaves | Minor nutrient deficiency | Add compost/mineral amendment |
| Bird nibbling | Rare (light fruit less visible) | Harvest daily; optional netting |
| Root-knot nematodes | Common in sandy soils | Use Sunn Hemp, mulch, beneficial nematodes |
| Sap bleeding after pruning | Pruned during active growth | Prune in dormancy (winter) |
⚠️ Cautions
- Roots: Give ample space (20 ft from foundations).
- Height: Plan ahead—White Mulberries can get tall fast.
- Leafless phase: Normal dormancy, not disease.
- Not for indoor culture (needs cold cues).
🌟 Is White Mulberry Right for You?
✅ Ideal for:
- Gardeners in Zones 5–10 wanting a cold-hardy, low-mess fruit tree.
- Flavor lovers who appreciate light, honey-like sweetness.
- Landscapers seeking shade + ornamental beauty with fruit bonus.
- Families wanting bird-friendly, non-staining fruit.
❌ Not ideal for:
- Tight urban spaces (roots spread wide).
- Indoor or waterlogged sites.
🚚 Shipping & Handling
- Ships: 4″ starter (young but vigorous).
- Best regions: Florida, Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic (UPS Ground; ships Mondays).
- Outside region: Allow 2–3 weeks for adjustment under filtered light & consistent moisture.
- Heat/cold disclaimer: Buyer discretion during extremes; we’re not responsible for weather stress.
- Dormancy: May arrive leafless in winter—this is normal and healthy.
Local Pickup
GreenDreams Nursery & Farm
📍 18709 US Hwy 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610
🕘 Tues–Fri 9AM–5PM | Sat 8AM–3PM
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🌸 Mulberry Variety Comparison Guide — GreenDreams Collection
| Cultivar | Zones / Cold Resilience | Mature / Pruned Size | Flavor Profile | Fruit Size | Leaf Size | Why It’s Special |
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| Thai Dwarf | 6–10 / ~15°F | 12–15 ft / 6–8 ft | Sweet-tart, blueberry-raspberry | Med (1–1.5″) | Medium | Compact, container-friendly, fruits fast |
| World’s Best | 7–10 / ~10–15°F | 12–15 ft / 6–8 ft | Rich, jammy, blackberry-like | Med (1–1.5″) | Med-lg | Early fruit, bold flavor, easy pruning |
| Hunter | 7–10 / ~10–15°F | 20–25 ft / 6–8 ft | Bold, jammy | Large (1.5–2″) | Broad | Heavy producer; jam/juice star |
| Shangri-La | 7–10 / ~10°F | 10–20 ft / 8–12 ft | Sweet to sweet-tart, blackberry-like | Med (1–1.5″) | Very large | FL-born; fast fruit & tropical foliage |
| Pakistani | 8–10 / ~20°F | 25–30 ft / 10–12 ft | Honey-sweet, low acid | Very long (3–4″) | Large, velvety | Gourmet, longest berries |
| Everbearing | 7–10 / ~10–15°F | 12–18 ft / 6–8 ft | Sweet-tart; long season | Small–med (~1″) | Medium | Multiple flushes; extended harvests |
| 6th Street | 7–10 / ~10°F | 20 ft / 8–10 ft | Balanced, mild-sweet | Med (1–1.25″) | Medium | Florida-adapted, dependable |
| Tice | 8–10 / ~20°F | 20–30 ft / 8–12 ft | Sweet with tang | Med-lg (≈1.5″) | Large | FL heirloom; fast shade + heavy crops |
| Unryu | 5–8 / cold-hardy | 20–30 ft / 8–12 ft | Mild-sweet, juicy | Small–med | Medium | Sculptural corkscrew branches |
| White Mulberry | 5–10 / ~–10°F | 30–40 ft / 10–15 ft | Mild, honey-sweet, floral | Med (≈1″) | Large, glossy | Non-staining, bird-shy, cold-hardy classic |
🌱 Why collect more than one? Pair the White Mulberry (cold-hardy, mild flavor) with Everbearing or Shangri-La (extended harvest, richer flavor) for diversity and year-round fruiting.
🌿 Beyond the Plant: GreenDreams Services
We don’t just grow plants—we design, build, and restore ecosystems across Florida.
- 🌳 On-site consultations & edible landscape design
- 🏗️ Installation & project management
- 🚚 Compost, mulch, biochar & soil delivery
- 🌾 Wholesale & regenerative solutions
Let our team help you create your own thriving edible paradise—starting with the White 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.
