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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
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — requiring minimal pruning once established and is tolerant of drought and poor soil conditions; it offers both shade and, image 94

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) — tree for full or half
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, image 77
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — The Mulberry tree, Morus alba, valued for its lush foliage and sweet fruit, thrives in zones 4-8; it boasts broad leaves, image 51
Mulberry (Morus Alba) — offers a blend of aesthetic appeal and practical use in the landscape; this robust tree prefers full sun to partial shade
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 from
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