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    Morus gargantioides

    Also Known As

    • Mulberry

    Plant type

    tree, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 10'
    • W: 8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Morus gargantioides plant details

    Morus gargantioides is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Morus gargantioides

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
    Plant family: moraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 - 8 FT - wide, 0 - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Morus gargantioides

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    We haven?t been able to find much information about this but its leaves do seem to be a bit gargantuous... so far we?re not sure if that extends to its fruit and size as well or not... try it and let us know! S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Morus gargantioides plant

    How to Grow Morus gargantioides

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 30'-40'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun
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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 30'-50'

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 25'-35'

    Width: 15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 20'-25'

    Width: 30'-35'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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