In NC it is almost exclusively a weed of container nurseries and landscape plantings. However, there are unconfirmed reports of naturalized populations in wetlands in Florida and Louisiana. Plants reproduce by seed and are prolific seed producers. Seed apparently require some after-ripening before they will germinate, but how long and under what conditions is unknown. Long distance transport occurs in contaminated nursery stock.
Plants can have two or more generations per season.
In a recent NC nursery weed survey, mulberry weed was observed germinating from April through late November. To date, no research data are available. Control strategies should include exclusion, sanitation, and herbicides. Prevent introduction as much as possible. Control the weed around propagation and liner areas with pre and postemergence herbicides.