10 Seeds Chinese Mulberry Silkworm Tree Maclura tricuspidata

Chinese Mulberry, also known as Silkworm Tree, is a deciduous fruiting tree valued for its glossy green foliage and sweet, raspberry-like fruit. Native to East Asia, it develops a compact, rounded canopy and small greenish flowers that give way to colorful edible fruit, making it an attractive ornamental and productive addition to the landscape.

The ripe fruit can be eaten fresh or used in jams, jellies, and preserves, while the tree's dense habit and clean foliage work well in mixed borders and edible gardens. It grows at a moderate pace and produces fruit on new wood, so regular pruning helps maintain shape and encourage a steady crop.
Species: Maclura tricuspidata
Variety: Not applicable
Type: Deciduous fruiting tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, rounded canopy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, loamy
Days_to_Harvest: 2-4 years from seed
Zones: 5-9
Germination: Cold stratify 4-6 weeks, then sow 1/4 inch deep
Sowing: Indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost
Spacing: 15-20 feet apart
Notes: Fruit resembles raspberry in appearance and flavor