Mulberry trees are quite easy to please, but they can only develop perfectly in the ideal location and under the best conditions. When planting, make sure that your mulberry tree has good starting conditions.
How do I plant a mulberry tree correctly?
To properly plant a mulberry tree, choose a sunny to semi-shady location with enough space and loose, well-drained soil. Plant in the fall, dig a large planting hole, mix the soil with horn shavings and compost, and provide support. Then water generously.
The best location for a mulberry tree
Since mulberry trees can grow quite large, they also require quite a bit of space. Plan about half the final height as the distance to your neighbor or your own house. There are no known incompatibilities with other plants. Mulberry trees like a sunny or semi-shady location.
The best time to plant
The best season for planting a mulberry tree outdoors is autumn. This means the young tree can root well before the frost comes. However, winter protection is advisable in the first winter. If you would like to plant your mulberry tree in a container, you can do so all year round.
The right soil for a mulberry tree
Mulberry trees need loose, permeable soil because they cannot tolerate waterlogging. Gravel drainage may be able to help here. They need a lot of nutrients so that they can bear plenty of fruit. A slightly alkaline or pH-neutral soil is to your liking.
Planting the mulberry tree
- Dig a planting hole that is at least twice as large as the root ball of your mulberry tree
- loose up heavy soil with sand
- mix horn shavings (€61.00 on Amazon) and compost into the potting soil
- plant the mulberry tree as deep into the ground as it was previously in the pot
- drive a support post next to your mulberry tree and tie your tree to it
- tamp the soil around your mulberry tree, with a slight slope towards the center
- water your mulberry tree abundantly
Propagate mulberry trees
Mulberry trees can be propagated by cuttings. Remove the lower leaves from a green wood about 20 cm long and place it in potting soil or normal garden soil.
The second variant is to sow seeds from ripe fruits or purchased seeds in a seed pot in May. The seeds should germinate after about two to five weeks.
Tips & Tricks
First choose the location and then the appropriate mulberry tree, this will make later care easier.
