Morus alba 'Pendula' |
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Weeping White Mulberry |
Description
Morus alba 'Pendula' is a deciduous tree. This fast growing tree can reach 6'-15' tall and wide, but often smaller. Leaves are 6" long and nearly as wide, often lobed. This tree has a distinct weeping form which makes it a great specimen. Greenish white flowers bloom in spring, followed by berry like fruit, which birds enjoy. Flowers are considered insignificant.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Green, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Tan
Fruit Color
Black, Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive, Messy
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Standard, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Cascade
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.