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    Morus cathayana

    Also Known As

    • Mulberry Of Cathay

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 10'-25'
    • W: 10'-25'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Morus cathayana plant details

    Morus cathayana is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Morus cathayana

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: moraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 25 FT - wide, 10 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Morus cathayana

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sweet mulberries close at hand!, this remarkable and very uncommon 10-20' shrub/tree has handsome glossy (heart-shaped to lobed) sharply pointed foliage and produces 1" edibly sweet white, red or black fruits. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Smaller tree than Illinois, but produces fruit particularly attractive to birds.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Morus cathayana plant

    How to Grow Morus cathayana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Morus alba 'Kokuso'

    aka Kokuso Korean Mulberry, Kokuso Mulberry, Sweet Mulberry

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    5a-9a

    Size

    Height: 30'-40'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Morus alba 'Kokuso' fruit by Forestfarm
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    Morus alba 'Pakistan'

    aka Pakistan Mulberry

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 30'-50'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Morus alba 'Pakistan' fruit by Almost Eden
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    Morus alba [white fruit]

    aka Morus alba 'White Fruit', Morus alba 'White Fruiting', White Fruiting Mulberry

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 25'-35'

    Width: 15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Morus alba [white fruit] by Whitman Farms
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    Morus australis

    aka Japanese Mulberry

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Morus australis foliage by Shih-Shiuan Kao
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    Morus alba 'Unryu'

    aka Morus bombycis 'Unryu', Uhryu Contorted Mulberry, Uhryu Mulberry

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 20'-25'

    Width: 30'-35'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Morus alba 'Unryu' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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