Morus alba – White mulberry

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Morus alba – White mulberry

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The white mulberry has been cultivated in Asia and Southern Europe since antiquity. In earlier times the tree played an important part in the breeding of silkworms. It is a medium-sized tree that is occasionally found as a large shrub. The crown is open and shows tangled branching. It can eventually attain a width of more than 5 m. The irregularly shaped leaves are often deeply incised and can sometimes grow to a length of 20 cm. The leaves are a glossy light green and rough to the touch. The monoecious tree has remarkable male and female flowers. The small fruits resemble raspberries and are edible. They have a bland to slightly sweet taste. This is a tree for a sunny, warm, sheltered site. Saplings are sensitive to frost. Likes chalky soils and grows in poor soil.
Size
Root ball size
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Amount
Delivery period
300/350 multistem
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
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Stock
Available
Specifications
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Height
8 - 10 (15) m
Width
6-12m
Crown
broad ovoid to rounded, half-open crown
Bark and branches
light grey, bark has regular grooves
Leaf
broad ovoid to heart-shaped, bright green, 8 - 20 cm
Flowers
unremarkable pendulous catkins, green, May/June
Fruits
creamy white, sometimes reddish to dark red, 1 - 2.5 cm, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
light and well drained, preferably calcareous
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
China, Taiwan, Korea, Himalayas
Synonyms
Morus bombycis
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green white average growing provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
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Frequently asked questions
Morus alba

Morus alba can eventually reach a height of 8 - 10 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Morus alba is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 10 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Morus alba is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Morus alba with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Morus alba blooms in may.
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