White Mulberry Tree 15G

White Mulberry Tree in 15-Gallon Pot available in Jupiter, FL

Fast-growing, sweet, and surprisingly elegant—the White Mulberry Tree (Morus alba) in a 15-gallon pot is a fruiting shade tree that brings beauty, wildlife, and delicious abundance to your South Florida garden. Best known for its long, white-to-pale lavender fruits that resemble blackberries in shape, this mulberry is softer and milder in flavor than its darker cousins. It’s also a favorite among pollinators, birds, and backyard snackers alike.

This 15-gallon size provides a vigorous young tree that’s easy to transplant and quick to establish in warm-weather landscapes.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Requires full sun for best fruit yield—6–8 hours daily is ideal.

• Watering: Low to moderate. Drought-tolerant once established, but appreciates deep watering during dry spells.

• Soil: Adaptable to many soils but prefers well-drained loamy or sandy soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.

• Fertilizer: Not heavy feeders. A light application of compost or balanced fertilizer in spring is usually sufficient.

• Growth Habit: Fast-growing, upright tree with spreading branches. In a 15-gallon pot, expect 5–7 feet tall; mature trees can reach 30–50 feet if unpruned.

• Temperature: Thrives in USDA Zones 7–11. Heat-tolerant and well-adapted to South Florida’s subtropical climate.

• Maintenance: Low. Prune in late winter to shape and manage size. Keep fruiting branches accessible to avoid messy drop zones near patios or walkways.

Fruit Notes:
Produces slender, soft fruits ranging from ivory white to light lavender when ripe. Flavor is mild, sweet, and honeyed—perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or drying. Fruit ripens in late spring to early summer and may fruit multiple times per year in South Florida.

Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits:
White Mulberry leaves and fruit have been used in traditional herbal medicine for centuries:

• Leaves are often dried for blood sugar support and mild anti-inflammatory benefits

• Fruit is a source of Vitamin C, resveratrol, iron, and fiber

• Known to support immune function, eye health, and digestion

Ideal For:

• Wildlife-friendly edible landscapes

• Shade trees with dual-purpose fruiting benefits

• Permaculture and food forest systems

• Gardeners seeking fast-growing fruit trees

• Those interested in traditional herbal remedies

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Morus alba

• Plant Type: Fruiting deciduous tree

• Family: Moraceae

• Class: Dicot

• Growth Form: Broadleaf deciduous perennial

  • Deciduous: Drops leaves in winter—returns with new growth in spring

  • Perennial: Lives and fruits year after year

  • Broadleaf: Wide, flat leaves (not needle-like), often lobed or heart-shaped

• Container Size: 15-gallon pot

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