Light. Plant in full sun for the best fruiting.
Water. Water regularly while it establishes. After that, mulberry trees rarely need irrigation.
Soil and feeding. Mulberries tolerate infertile, sandy soil and generally do not need fertilizer.
Size. Grows to about 10 ft. Black mulberry usually stays smaller and more bush-like in Florida than other mulberries.
Pruning. Prune young trees lightly to build a strong framework. On older trees remove only dead, damaged or crossing limbs, since large cuts heal slowly.
Problems to watch. Birds take much of the fruit. Fallen berries stain, so keep the tree away from driveways, sidewalks and patios.
Good to know. The milky sap can cause a skin rash in some people. Berries ripen in late spring and summer.
