Propagating Mulberry Trees from Cuttings and Layering

Best Time and Methods for Mulberry Propagation

Spring is ideal. Two easy methods:

Layering

Pull a low branch to ground, scrape a 1-inch section, dust with rooting hormone, bury 3 inches deep, anchor with a stone. By fall, roots form; sever and transplant.

Softwood Cuttings

Take 6-inch green cuttings, dip in rooting hormone, stick 1 inch deep in warm, wet sand. Keep moist and warm; roots in 8 weeks. Transplant when new leaves appear.

Seeds also germinate readily if you can find them.