Plant library
Perennial food
Mulberry
Morus spp.
Zones 4–9
The homestead feed tree — berries for people, chicken and pig feed from windfalls, and leaves that goats prize. One tree fruiting for 50+ years.
Sun
Full sun
Water
moderate
Spacing
15-30 ft apart
Soil
Any well-drained, pH 6.0-7.0
Difficulty
easy
Zones
4–9
When to plant
Mar
Apr
Oct
Nov
Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.
How to care for it
Plant in spring; the tree needs almost no care after year one. Fruit holds for weeks, and windfall fruit feeds animals — a classic homestead livestock tree.
Good companions
Grapes and pasture grass beneath
Harvest
Lay a tarp and shake — ripe berries drop. Freeze or dry the harvest immediately.
Want a plan for growing Mulberry?
Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.
