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Morus alba Chaparral

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Morus alba Chaparral Weeping White Mulberry, Weeping Mulberry,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Citrus & Fruit, Trees TBA

Description:

A dwarf deciduous tree that has dark green weeping foliage turning gold-yellow in Autumn and small edible white fruit during mid Summer, these are commonly known as mulberries. An ideal shade tree for large gardens. Usually grafted to a standard at 1.8-2.4m tall.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Edible Garden, Feature, Park And Gardens, Tropical Garden, Shade Tree

Pests & Diseases: Aphids

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Moraceae Europe

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green, Yellow

Flower Colour: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Low

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: High

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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