Photo by Forestfarm
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Ho-O White Mulberry
Scientific Name: Morus alba 'Ho-O'
Plant type
tree, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 20'-25'
- W: 15'-20'
planting zones
- 4b-9b
Ho-O White Mulberry plant details
Ho-O White Mulberry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds 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 Ho-O White Mulberry
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
- Plant family: moraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in spring
- Uses: edible
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ho-O White Mulberry
- USDA Zones: 4b - 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
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Ho-O White Mulberry
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
Fruit
- purple
- black
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Size
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