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mulberry 'Waisei-kirishima-shikinari'

Also known as: mulberry [Charlotte Russe]; mulberry 'Matsunaga'

A naturally dwarf variety, forming a large shrub or small tree, with pointed, light green, oval to heart-shaped foliage. Small, fluffy, catkin-like, green flowers are produced in late spring or early summer from a young age on both old and new wood. These are followed in mid- to late summer by juicy fruit starting pale green, then pale pink, red and finally black

Scientific classification

Species: mulberry 'Waisei-kirishima-shikinari' (Morus 'Matsunaga')
Genus: Morus
Family: Moraceae

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Toxicity: Trees · Shrubs · Fruit Edible
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of mulberry 'Waisei-kirishima-shikinari'

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Culture

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Quick identification of mulberry 'Waisei-kirishima-shikinari'

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mulberry 'Waisei-kirishima-shikinari' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

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.