Overview
Mulberry is one of the easiest fruit trees to propagate from cuttings. Both hardwood and softwood cuttings root readily.
Hardwood Cuttings (Winter)
- Take 8-12 inch dormant cuttings
- Store in moist perlite or plant directly
- Roots develop in 4-6 weeks in warm conditions
Softwood Cuttings (Summer)
- Take 6-8 inch tip cuttings from active growth
- Remove lower leaves, apply rooting hormone
- Root in perlite under humidity dome
- Roots in 2-4 weeks
Success Rate
90%+ with proper technique. One of the most forgiving species for beginners.
