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Mulberry
Morus |
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Description:
Mulberry will grow in just about any soil in a sunny to partially sunny
spot. Don't be alarmed if some of the leaves drop in summer, its just a natural
reaction to the heat. |
| Common Name: |
Weeping White Mulberry, Common Mulberry |
| Botanical
Name: |
Morus |
| Type: |
Deciduous weeping tree |
| Growth Rate: |
Average |
| Soil
Preference: |
Will tolerate drought and
occasional
wetness but prefers soil that is well-drained, loamy, sandy or clay with a pH of acidic to
alkaline. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Weeping |
| Pests: |
Scale, mites, Ambrosia Beetle, Asian Longhorn Beetle,
lacebugs |
| Diseases: |
Leaf spot, bacterial blight, powdery mildew, canker,
bacterial leaf scorch; air pollution |
| Care: |
Fertilize with Holly-tone or Plant-tone as recommended. Planting
Instructions: Trees & Shrubs
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
Click on image to view larger size |
Morus
alba 'Chaparral'
Weeping Mulberry
zones 4b-9b
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| Description: A weeping Mulberry with glossy green leaves that
turn yellow in fall. To keep a nice form, prune up the lower branches in
winter. All young trees should be staked. This variety is
sterile (fruitless) |
| Bloom Color: |
Green and yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, yellow fall color |
| Height: |
10-15' |
| Spread: |
6-15' |
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