Morus alba
White Mulberry
General Info
Resistant to Texas root rot. Takes some drought.
Native Range: China
Tree Shape: Rounded
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Maximum Tree Height: 50 feet
Canopy Width: 30-50feet
Growth Rate: ~36in/year
Leaf Arrangement and Form: Alternate and Simple
Leaf Shape: Oval
Leaf Color: Dark Green
Fall Color: Yes
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Type: Has male and female reproductive parts in each flower (perfect)
Flower Time: Spring
Fruit Size and Color: Medium Black, Purple or White Multiple Fruit
Fruiting Time: Summer
Fruit Value: Edible
Bark Color: Light Green
Bark Texture: Fissured
Litter Type: Wet Fruit
Recommended Planting Area: Greater than 7′
Water Use Rating: Medium
Sunset Climate Zone: 2 – 24, H1 and H2
Soil Texture: Loam, Sand or Clay
Soil pH: Very Acidic to Very Alkaline
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Schoolyard Trees: No
Shade Tolerance: No
Branch Strength: Weak
Root Damage Potential: High
Potential health issues: Allergy
Wildlife Interactions: Attracts Birds
Disease and Pest Susceptibility: Chlorosis, Crown Rot, Fusarium, Armillaria, Beetle Borers, Caterpillars, Spider Mites and White Fly
Disease and Pest Resistance: Texas Root Rot, Verticillium and Armillaria*
Utility Friendly: No


