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White Mulberry is a medium to small tree with lance shaped leaves up to 15cm wide that are the traditional food of silkworms. It grows fast and is quite short-lived – 50 to 80yrs on average. Catkins turn into whitish fruits in the early autumn, changing to pale pink later and are edible. If necessary, prune in late autumn or early winter, other wise the stems bleed.
caterpillar pics courtesy of Srithern /CC BY-SA via Wikimedia
Morus alba
Common name: White Mulberry.
Native: Central Asia through to China.
Provenance: Hungary
Size and spread (10 years): 5m x 3m
Treatment required: Mildly dormant requires 16 weeks stratification.
Seeds / kg: c.526,000 40% viable
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Well drained fertile soils including coastal soils.
Planting instructions: Plant in full sun with shelter from cold winds
Mature height: 17m x 10m
| Weight | 5.00 g |
|---|---|
| Genus | Morus |
| Size | Seed pack (approx 1000 seeds) |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | tree |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | fruit |
| Wildlife | yes |
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