Morus alba 'Macrophylla'
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A vigorous, medium-sized pyramid-shaped tree with a broad crown and open, branching habit. The leaves are dark green, glossy and regularly shaped. Inconspicuous pale green catkin-like flowers appear in May and June, followed by small, dark red raspberry-like fruits. These are slightly sweet but fairly bland in taste

Scientific classification
- Species
- Morus alba 'Macrophylla' (Morus alba 'Macrophylla')
- Genus
- Morus
- Family
- Moraceae
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- Toxicity
- Fruit Edible · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Morus alba 'Macrophylla'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Morus alba 'Macrophylla'
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Morus alba 'Macrophylla' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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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.
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in mid-summer
Growing
Grow in moist, humus-rich, fertile soils with shelter from cold, dry winds. See mulberry cultivation
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Common pests and 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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