Morus mongolica
Mongolian mulberry
A deciduous shrub or small tree to 7.5m, with toothed, heart-shaped leaves to 15cm long; the foliage develops good autumn colour. In early summer the mulberry fruits ripen; they are edible but M. nigra produces tastier fruit
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Black Red | ||
| Autumn | Bronze Purple | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Moraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Morus are deciduous trees and shrubs with broadly ovate, sometimes deeply lobed leaves and inconspicuous green flowers followed by usually edible white, red or black fruit
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. See mulberry cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer, root hardwood cuttings in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
- Edible fruit
- Climber and wall shrubs
Pruning
See pruning group 1
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to mulberry leaf spot, mulberry canker, coral spot, powdery mildews and honey fungus (rarely)
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