Morus alba 'Itoguwa'

Also Known As

Morus alba 'Atomic Blast'
Morus alba 'Nuclear Blast'
Dwarf Twisted-leaf Mulberry
Nuclear Blast Mulberry
Thread Leaf White Mulberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Morus alba 'Itoguwa' plant details

Morus alba 'Itoguwa' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Morus alba 'Itoguwa'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, container plant, edible, fall color, non-fruiting, unique, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Morus alba 'Itoguwa'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very dwarf, with foliage so lacy as to appear ethereal, this charming little 1-3' Mulberry will win your heart at first glance (it did ours!); leaf segments are so finely cut that they curl and dance in a breeze. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

You would be forgiven if you mistakenly took this plant to be an alien life form. I'm happy to tell you it isn't. It does fit its name however, with leaves of shredded ribbons, its dwarf size of 1-3', and its twisted form! Just the right size for a conversation piece and thank God it's non-fruiting.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

This unforgettable dwarf mulberry presents a tangled face with twisted branches and cut leaves that curl and float, adding to the complex, lacy texture -- easy to love. This is an old Japanese selection, a small shrub that reaches 1-3' tall in sun to part shade. Deciduous and appearing like twisted sticks in the winter once the ribbony leaves have provided their yellow fall display. Works well for bonsai, in containers, or as a striking specimen in the garden. Said to be deer resistant as well. Frost hardy to -20 °F, USDA zone 5. 'Itoguwa' translates as "Atomic Blast', as if the plant had been through a disaster and survived.