{"product_id":"10-seeds-chinese-mulberry-silkworm-tree-maclura-tricuspidata","title":"10 Seeds Chinese Mulberry Silkworm Tree Maclura tricuspidata","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Maclura tricuspidata\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Deciduous fruiting tree\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright, rounded canopy\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, loamy\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 2-4 years from seed\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 5-9\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Cold stratify 4-6 weeks, then sow 1\/4 inch deep\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 15-20 feet apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Fruit resembles raspberry in appearance and flavor\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664718495880,"sku":"WOSE-004","price":9.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_8e68a664-8bb9-4ba8-93d9-3ff078bc8ec3.png?v=1791898051","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/10-seeds-chinese-mulberry-silkworm-tree-maclura-tricuspidata","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}