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Posted 03/07/2023 in Tree

Morus alba

Often planted for erosion control and windbreaks, Morus alba features small yellow-green flowers followed by sweet edible blackberry fruits in June.

Post Details

Latin Name
Morus alba
Common Name
White mulberry
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Attracts Birds
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
30-50 ft
Spread
30-50 ft
Potential Pests
Borers, whiteflies, bacterial blight, coral spot, cankers bacterial leaf scorch, powdery mildew

Plant Story

Often planted for erosion control and windbreaks, Morus alba features small yellow-green flowers followed by sweet edible blackberry fruits in June.

Special Care Instructions

INVASIVE! Prune in late fall. Messy fruits. Look for cultivars 'Chaparral' or 'Pendula'

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