Morus alba 'Issai'

Also Known As

Issai Mulberry

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 2'-10'
W: 2'-8'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Morus alba 'Issai' plant details

Morus alba 'Issai' is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. 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 alba 'Issai'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Morus alba 'Issai'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rare and hard-to-find, this dwarf mulberry has performed admirably for us as a container plant. The fruit is larger than our dwarf mulberry and the plant flowers and fruits most of the year in repeating cycles. When grown as a container plant, its plump sweet fruit is easily picked and is also easily protected from birds with lightweight netting. It is hardy as a garden plant in zones 5-9. When grown outdoors, it is deciduous. When grown inside, it will hold its leaves and continue to flower and fruit as long as the light level is high enough.