Growing mulberry

berry / bush fruit

Pollination

Most cultivated mulberries are self-fertile (and often fruit without any pollination).

Growing it

Zones 5-10 depending on species. Fast, generous, and messy - site it away from paths and cars. 'Dwarf Everbearing' suits containers.

Will you get enough chill?

Mulberry needs roughly 100–400 hours between 32 and 45 °F over winter to break dormancy evenly. Check your area with the chill hours calculator. Low-chill breeding has pushed many varieties well below the figure here, so read the plant tag.

Chill and pollination are given at the fruit-type level; specific cultivars can differ. Values are typical ranges for home-garden planning.