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Morus alba [white fruit]

Also Known As

  • Morus alba 'White Fruit'
  • Morus alba 'White Fruiting'
  • White Fruiting Mulberry

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 25'-35'
  • W: 15'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Morus alba [white fruit] plant details

Morus alba [white fruit] is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Morus alba [white fruit]

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 IN - 15 FT - wide, 25 FT - 35 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Morus alba [white fruit]

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The sweet, one inch fruit of this wonderful mulberry is white with a pretty rosy blush, the white fruit is non-staining and the birds miss out seeing them and leave the crop for you; a fairly fast-growing tree to 40' which is easy-care and self-fertile; silkworms love mulberries large heart-shaped leaves! S/M
Sweet white fruit, 1/2'' long suitable for drying.

Gardening facts about Morus alba [white fruit] plant

How to Grow Morus alba [white fruit]

  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Fruit

    • white
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies

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