Morus alba

White Mulberry

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Common Name:

White Mulberry

Plant Type:

Flower color:

White

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

1220 cm

Maximum width:

1065 cm

White Mulberry (Morus alba) - Description

M. alba is native to China. It's leaves grow to 6 inches long and nearly as wide, often lobed.

White Mulberry (Morus alba) - Blooming

Flowers bloom in spring, but are usually unnoticed, can stimulate pollen allergies. Followed by messy berries that are loved by birds, which can cause weed starts.

White Mulberry (Morus alba) - Growth

All species produce tasty fruits that resemble blackberries, but are too fragile to be marketable. M. alba is a small shade tree, 30-40 feet tall and wide. Leaves variable lobed or unlobed, 2-7 inches long.

White Mulberry (Morus alba) - Planting

Partial to full sun.

White Mulberry (Morus alba) - Interesting facts

White mulberry has been used in China for 4000 years for silk production, as it is the sole food of silkworms. The berries of red and black mulberries are the most popular, although other species' berries are edible as well.