Grows from a large shrub into a medium-size tree from 5 to 8 m tall. By nature often multi-stem. The crown is open and has quite tangled branching. The young twigs are grey-green and strikingly curved to zigzag. The leaf is ovate and entire to irregularly lobed and dissected. In many cases only one half of the leaf is dissected while the other half is entire. The tip of the leaf tapers to a long point and the margin is serrated-crenated. Turns yellow in autumn. Morus alba is naturally monoecious and ‘Laciniata’ is a female cultivar. After the inconspicuous blossom, mulberries may form. They are creamy white to lilac, slightly smaller than the species. They are edible like the species. Saplings are sensitive to frost. Preferably plant in a sunny, warm and sheltered site. Favours calcareous soils and grows in infertile soil.
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twigs lightly curved to zigzag, grey-green, bark grey-brown, grooved
Leaf
ovate to variable lobed, sometimes dissected on one side, dark bronze-green, 8 - 20 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
inconspicuous in pendent catkins, exclusivel♂ male, May/June
Fruits
creamy white to lilac, 1 - 2 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
Clear stem treeMulti-stem treeclay soilloamy soilnutrient-poor soilpeaty soilsandy soiltolerates no pavinglight-lovingresistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)suitable for dry soil3rd size, smaller than 6 metreshalf-open crowngreengreenaverage growingAttractive autumn colourprovides food for birdsnon-toxic (usually)Ornamental fruitEdible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Morus alba 'Laciniata'
Morus alba 'Laciniata' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Morus alba 'Laciniata' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Morus alba 'Laciniata' turn yellow in autumn.
The right time to plant Morus alba 'Laciniata' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Morus alba 'Laciniata' 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.