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Morus alba

White or Silkworm Mulberry

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This fast-growing, fruitless shade tree grows to 35' tall, has large leaves, and takes heat and drought well.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black, Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive, Messy

Design Styles

Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Standard

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Roadside, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.