Morus Alba / White Mulberry

Genus - Morus
Species - Alba
Common name - White Mulberry
Other names - Mulberry
Pre-Treatment - Required
Hardiness zones - 5 - 8
Height / spread - 20'-30' / 6 - 9 m / 10' / 3 m
Plant type - Tree
Vegetation type - Deciduous
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Clay, laom, Sand, well drained
Water requirements - Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Landscape uses - Shade Trees, Street Trees
Leaf / Flower color - Green / --
Plant growth rate - Fast

The white mulberry is a medium large deciduous tree with a broad canopy renowned as a shade maker in hot climates. The species is a native of China where its leaves are used to feed worms used in the ancient process of silk making. The strong trunk and branches bear a pleasing grayish-white smooth bark from which it received its common name. Leaves are very large, oval to heart shaped and bright glossy green. Foliage turns butter yellow in the fall.
In early spring the white mulberry produces insignificant flowers which are followed by large quantities of insipid yet edible raspberry-like fruit. It is considered a nuisance for littering pavement with fruits, but is appealing to birds and other forms of wildlife. White mulberry grows in all soil types provided they are well drained. This tree is notoriously surface rooted, which can damage paving and foundations. It is a very fast grower if provided regular water, but is also very drought resistant. To compensate for prolonged drought trees simply slow growth and may become stunted over time. Due to the fruit, the species is rarely grown in gardens, but its many fruitless cultivars have become a staple shade maker for homes in the far western states.
Information source: www.Learn2Grow.com.

Extra seeds

The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible !

Packing

The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well.

You will receive:

  • Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags
  • Printed germination instructions

Shipping

We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods.

Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment):

  • US buyers - 2-5 days
  • non-US buyers - 7-30 days.

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