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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

The uniqueness of this small tree explains its name which = royalty; heavily textured leaves: variable "mountain ranges" between "river valley" veins make a unique and eye-catching small tree! S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Ho-O White Mulberry plant

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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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 20'-30'

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  • regular
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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

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Size

Height: 25'-35'

Width: 15'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 10'-30'

  • sun - mostly sun
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 30'-35'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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