White Mulberry is an elegant and versatile tree cherished for both its ornamental beauty and practical benefits. Native to China, it has found its way into gardens and landscapes around the world, where it thrives in various climates and soils.

White Mulberry is characterised by its graceful appearance, featuring a spreading crown of glossy, serrated leaves that provide a lush green backdrop throughout the growing season. The leaves are typically heart-shaped and can vary in size, adding a touch of elegance to any garden or landscape. In spring, the tree produces small, sweet, and edible fruits that ripen to a deep purple colour, attracting birds and wildlife while offering a delightful treat for humans.

This deciduous tree typically reaches heights of 30 to 50 feet, with a similar spread, making it an excellent choice for providing shade and privacy in larger yards or parks. It can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, from sandy loam to clay, and prefers a sunny to partially shaded location. White Mulberry is known for its fast growth rate, establishing quickly and requiring minimal maintenance once established.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, White Mulberry offers a multitude of practical benefits. The fruits, when ripe, are not only delicious fresh off the tree but can also be used in jams, pies, and other culinary delights. Additionally, the leaves are the preferred food source for silkworms, making it essential for sericulture. In traditional medicine, various parts of the plant have been used for their medicinal properties, believed to support cardiovascular health and provide antioxidant benefits.

Whether you're seeking to enhance your garden's beauty, attract wildlife, or explore its culinary and medicinal potential, White Mulberry stands as a versatile and rewarding addition to any landscape.

Common Name: White Mulberry

Botanical Names:

Morus Alba

Family: Moraceae

Other Names:

Common Mulberry
Silkworm Mulberry

Origin: India, Central China

Duration: Short-Lived Perennial

Habit: Deciduous, Moderately Fast-Growing, Woody Tree, Grows up to 20 metres (66 feet)

Mulberry

Name: Mulberry
SKU: AVE-0005769

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Top Diameter: 5"

Height: 8"
Transplanting:

The roots of mulberry tend to be brittle so caution and care are advised when transplanting.

Light Conditions:

Full Sun:
Preferably, place mulberry in a location that receives 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day.

Partial Shade:
Mulberry can tolerate 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day, primarily morning sun.

Soil:

Deep, well-drained, loamy or moist soil that is poor, average or rich in nutrients. It can grow well in sandy loam to clayey loam soils. The plant has been reported to grow from 300 to 3,300 metres in warm and humid conditions.

It is not recommended to plant mulberry where there is a strong maritime exposure.

Mulch (such as grass clippings and wood chips) can be added to the surface of the soil to retain moisture and keep down weeds.

Watering Frequency:

Water the soil primarily when the soil is almost dry or dry and ensure that the soil is kept moist but not soggy.

The roots of mulberry should not be allowed to dry out.

Mulberry is not drought tolerant, especially when not established.

Amendments and Fertiliser:

Mulberry is regarded as moderately fast-growing and could tolerate poorer soils as long as it is deep and moist. As a result, amendments and fertiliser would not be necessary.

If you choose to fertilise, you can do so 6 to 8 weeks after harvesting with a fertiliser that is high in nitrogen with an NPK ratio of 20-10-10 or apply animal manure.

Companion planting with legumes can also be incorporated as nitrogen is added to the soil due to the nitrogen fixing by the legumes.

If you notice that the plant appears to wither, monitor the lighting conditions, the soil moisture and whether the plant is root bound.

Pruning and Maintenance:

Prune (deadhead) leaves when they appear to wilt, look diseased or turn yellow or brown.

Prune branches to get a fuller tree.

Monitor and control pruning branches to ensure that not too much sap oozes out of the tree.

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