White Mulberry Seeds (Morus alba var. tatarica)
 
Tatarian White Mulberry, is an exceptionally cold-hardy selection of White Mulberry valued for its adaptability, resilience, and sweet, pale fruits. It is impressively highly adaptable with growing zones spanning from the coldest of zone 3 to the warmest of zone 13. This variety was historically selected for improved cold tolerance, making it especially well suited for harsher climates while still performing beautifully in warmer regions.
 
The tree produces small to medium fruits that ripen from white to soft pink and stunning lavender, with a mild, honeyed sweetness enjoyed fresh or dried. Like other white mulberries, it has deep historical ties to silk production, as its leaves are the preferred food source for silkworms, and it has long been planted in food forests and homesteads for its reliability and productivity.
Fast-growing and tolerant of a wide range of soils, Tatarian White Mulberry is a practical and rewarding tree for gardeners looking to establish a long-lived fruiting tree with minimal fuss.
 
Growing Information
 
Botanical Name: Morus alba var. tatarica
Common Names: Russian White Mulberry, Tatarian White Mulberry
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Mature Height: 30–50 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Adaptable; prefers well-drained soi
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–13
Bloom Time: Spring
Fruit Time: Late spring to early summer
 
Growing Instructions
 
When to Plant: Fall or early spring
Seed Prep: Cold stratification recommended (30–60 days)
Sowing Depth: ¼ inch deep
Germination Temp: 65–75°F
Germination Time: 14–30 days
Water: Keep evenly moist until established
Spacing: 30–40 feet apart
Notes: Seed-grown trees vary; fruit size, color, and sweetness may differ
 
Why Grow Russian White Mulberry
 
Exceptional cold tolerance
Sweet, versatile fruit
Fast-growing and resilient
Historically important silk tree
Ideal for food forests and permaculture plantings
 
This is for 50 seeds