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Morus alba 'Pendula'

Weeping White Mulberry

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Description

Morus alba 'Pendula' is a beautiful deciduous tree that reaches 6-10' tall and 8-12' wide. Flowers bloom in spring but are considered insignificant. Sweet, edible, blackberry-like fruit appear in June, ripening to a white, pink, purple or dark red fruit that is loved by birds. Leaves are dark green, serrated at the edges changing to yellow during fall. Fallen fruit may stain sidewalks. It does best in full sun with fertile, moist, well draining soil. Mature trees tolerate heat, drought and alkaline soil. This is a shallow rooted tree so do not plant in parking strip next to sidewalk. Prune in fall to maintain weeping look.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Black, Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

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

n/a

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Cascade

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.