Morus latifolia 'Spirata' – Morus latifolia 'Spirata'

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Morus latifolia 'Spirata' – Morus latifolia 'Spirata'

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Grows to small or medium-size tree, very large shrub with somewhat irregular crown to approx. 8 m tall and wide. The most eye-catching feature is created by the strongly curved and curled branches on which the leaves are attached in zigzag pattern. The leaves are strikingly large, 15 cm to 22 cm, broad ovate to heart-shaped and glossy green. The margins are not lobed or dissected, have a pointed tip and are hairy on both sides. The leaf turns yellow before falling in autumn. ‘Spirata’ has exclusively female flowers, but fruits have never been observed. Saplings can be sensitive to frost. Preferably plant in a sunny, warm and sheltered site. Favours calcareous soils and grows in infertile soil.
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Multi-stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
8 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
broad vase-shaped to round, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs yellow-brown, zigzag and strongly curved and curled, bark grey-green to grey-brown, regularly grooved
Leaf
broad ovate to heart-shaped, 15 - 22 cm, glossy green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
inconspicuous in pendent catkins, green, exclusivel♂ female, May/June
Fruits
none (never observed), fruitless cultivar
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)
Application
tree containers
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Japan, before 1978
Synonyms
Morus alba 'Spirata', Morus alba 'Tortuosa'
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green green average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Fruitless cultivar
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Frequently asked questions
Morus latifolia 'Spirata'

Morus latifolia 'Spirata' can eventually reach a height of 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Morus latifolia 'Spirata' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Morus latifolia 'Spirata' turn yellow in autumn.

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