white mulberry

How to Grow and Care for white mulberry

white mulberry · Morus alba
Also known as: Russian mulberry; sycamine tree; white-fruited mulberry

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soil in full sun, with shelter from cold, dry winds. See mulberry cultivation for further advice

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing white mulberry

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soil in full sun, with shelter from cold, dry winds. See mulberry cultivation for further advice

How to Water white mulberry?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for white mulberry?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for white mulberry?

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What Soil Is Best for white mulberry?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for white mulberry?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize white mulberry?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune white mulberry?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate white mulberry?

Propagate by seed, by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by hardwood cuttings in autumn

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How to Transplant white mulberry?

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How to Care for white mulberry in Winter?

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How to Plant white mulberry?

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soil in full sun, with shelter from cold, dry winds. See mulberry cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot white mulberry?

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How to Harvest white mulberry?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to mulberry leaf spot, mulberry canker, coral spot, powdery mildews and honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of white mulberry

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Attributes of white mulberry

Plant typeTrees · Fruit Edible
Height8-12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
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OriginChina

Scientific Classification

Species
Morus alba
Genus
Morus
Family
Moraceae
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