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Mulberry

Morus Alba

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Overview

The Mulberry tree, Morus alba, valued for its lush foliage and sweet fruit, thrives in zones 4-8. A deciduous species reaching up to 30-50 feet tall and spreading 30-40 feet wide, this robust tree prefers full sun to partial shade. It boasts broad leaves and produces small, edible berries. Fast-growing, it offers both shade and aesthetic appeal while requiring minimal maintenance, ideal for diverse landscape designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–10Type TreeClimate Temperate

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Moraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Mulberry (Morus Alba) — requiring minimal pruning once established and is tolerant of drought and poor soil conditions; it offers both shade and, image 94
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — or purple-black when ripe; making it a resilient choice for diverse landscapes.<br><br>In urban settings, image 64
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — are a favorite among birds and can stain pavements
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — It boasts broad leaves and produces small, edible berries; tree for full or half, image 79
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — scientifically known as Morus alba
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — ideal for diverse landscape designs; or purple-black when ripe, image 81
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — the Morus alba serves as an excellent shade tree and is often used in public parks and private gardens; requiring minimal, image 71
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — A deciduous species reaching up to 30-50 feet tall and spreading 30-40 feet wide; offering dense shade during the warmer months
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — sweet fruits resembling blackberries
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — sweet fruits resembling blackberries, image 38
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — requiring minimal pruning once established and is tolerant of drought and poor soil conditions; it offers both shade and, image 69
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — and serrated leaves that can grow up to 6 inches long; the Mulberry adapts well to a variety of soil types but prefers a, image 60
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — the Morus alba serves as an excellent shade tree and is often used in public parks and private gardens
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — ideal for diverse landscape designs; or purple-black when ripe
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — making it a resilient choice for diverse landscapes.<br><br>In urban settings
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — allowing ample space for its mature spread
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — or purple-black when ripe; making it a resilient choice for diverse landscapes.<br><br>In urban settings, image 114
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — and serrated leaves that can grow up to 6 inches long; the Mulberry adapts well to a variety of soil types but prefers a, image 85
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — offers a blend of aesthetic appeal and practical use in the landscape
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — requiring minimal pruning once established and is tolerant of drought and poor soil conditions
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — green and yellow flowers in the garden; offers a blend of aesthetic appeal and practical use in the landscape, image 123
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — are a favorite among birds and can stain pavements; a deciduous species reaching up to 30-50 feet tall and spreading 30-40, image 115
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — the Mulberry adapts well to a variety of soil types but prefers a well-drained; making it advisable to plant the tree away, image 117
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — this robust tree prefers full sun to partial shade; this hardy species is relatively low maintenance, image 78
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