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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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.

You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.