Morus alba 'Pyramidalis' – White mulberry

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Morus alba 'Pyramidalis' – White mulberry

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This white mulberry cultivar is distinctive in its columnar manner of growth. Thus 'Pyramidalis' has become a much-used solitary tree. The crown is open and the branches grow more or less straight upwards. Sometimes a few branches bend outwards as they grow. It can eventually attain a width of approx. 3.5 m. The irregularly shaped leaves can grow to a length of approx. 15 cm. Young leaves are lobed, older leaves often smooth-edged. The leaves are a glossy light green and rough to the touch. This exclusively dioecious tree bears unremarkable female flowers. The small fruits resemble raspberries and are edible. The white fruits are slightly sweet to the taste. This is a tree for a sunny, warm, sheltered site. Saplings are sensitive to frost. Likes chalky soils and grows in poor soil.
Availability
Feathered (2)
Specifications
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Height
10 - 16 m
Width
7-12m
Crown
columnar, sometimes with a few branches bent outwards, half-open crown
Bark and branches
light grey, bark has regular grooves
Leaf
ovoid to heart-shaped, bright green, 8 - 15 cm
Flowers
X, unremarkable pendulous catkins, green, May/June
Fruits
white, 1 - 2 cm in size, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
light, well-drained soil, 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
Application
avenues and broad streets, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
France, 1855
Clear stem tree feathered 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 columnar 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green green average growing provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Morus alba 'Pyramidalis'

Morus alba 'Pyramidalis' can eventually reach a height of 10 - 16 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Morus alba 'Pyramidalis' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 16 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Morus alba 'Pyramidalis' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Morus alba 'Pyramidalis' 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 'Pyramidalis' blooms in may.
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