100 Mulberry Silkworm Tree Seeds

Mulberry tree, silkworms for silk, tree seeds, and potentially melon-like fruit.

Botanical Name: Cudrania tricuspidata
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Cudrania
Species: Tricuspidata
Common Name: Silkworm Tree, Chinese Mulberry, Cudrang, Silkworm Thorn, Mandarin Melon Berry, Che, Storehousebush, Chinese Strawberry Tree
Height: 20-40 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone: 7

Growing Information:

• Scarification involves a 24-hour soak in ice-cold water.
• Cold stratification should last 60 to 90 days.
• Plant the seed 1/4" deep, firm the ground, and cover it with mulch for germination.
• Other: If hot water does not scarify the seed, use boiling water.