Morus alba
White or Silkworm Mulberry
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.