Morus alba (White Mulberry)
The morus alba is a fast growing tree, which can reach a height of 10 meters, and spread of 15 meters, and has a beautiful round shape, which allows it to act as a specimen and shade tree. The foliage is dense, and this is one of the reasons why people love this tree. The tree however is sensitive to extreme heat and cold, and can be somehow invasive. In landscape mainly the "Pendula" variety is used which gives a nice umbrella shape tree to any garden.
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- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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French Name: Mûrier blanc
Pronunciation: MOE-russ AL-buh
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: China
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Heat Zones: 1 to 16
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 13
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Uses: Bonsai, Specimen, Shade, Edible
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Round, Weeping
Canopy Symmetry: Irregular
Canopy Density: Dense
Canopy Texture: Coarse
Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m
Spread at Maturity: 10 to 15 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 5 to 10 Years
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Deciduous
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Margins: Dentate, Lobate, Serrate
Leaf Texture: Glossy, Medium
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Yellow
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 0 - 1.5
Flower Type: Catkin
Flower Sexuality: Diecious (Monosexual)
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Green
Seasons: Spring
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Suspected to breakage
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Aggregate
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Fruit Color: Red, White
Seasons: Spring
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Good
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Alkaline
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes
Life Span: More than 50
Edible Parts: Fruit
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting, Grafting