Paper Mulberry is a perennial grown for its fruit. It's hardy across USDA zones 6 through 10. It roots deep, which helps it reach moisture in a dry spell and open up tight soil as it establishes.
Zones
6-10
pH Range
4.5-8
Sun
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Paper Mulberry is
Paper Mulberry grows as a perennial.
How to grow Paper Mulberry
Paper Mulberry grows in USDA zones 6 through 10. Paper Mulberry does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 4.5 to 8, on well-drained ground.
USDA Zones
6-10
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
4.5 - 8
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Frost Tolerance
53.6°F
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Frost-Free Days
0+
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Start the season right
Plant paper mulberry in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Paper Mulberry prefers pH 4.5 to 8 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Harvest at maturity
Pick when the fruit is full-colored and parts easily from the stem. Local Cooperative Extension guides publish timing tables.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — paper mulberry isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Paper Mulberry isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data — pair it with high-value bloomers nearby to feed bees.
Where Paper Mulberry thrives
Paper Mulberry is hardy across USDA zones 6 through 10. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 6–10·Where Paper Mulberry growsOpen map →
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Paper Mulberry can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Paper Mulberry in my zone?
Paper Mulberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant Paper Mulberry?
Most growers plant paper mulberry after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Paper Mulberry need?
Paper Mulberry needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Paper Mulberry need?
Paper Mulberry prefers soil pH 4.5 to 8, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Paper Mulberry attract pollinators?
Paper Mulberry isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data. Pairing it with high-value bloomers nearby keeps bees and butterflies fed.
Is Paper Mulberry safe for pets?
Paper Mulberry is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.