Morus 'Matsunaga' (F)
mulberry 'Waisei-kirishima-shikinari'
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
Other common names
mulberry [Charlotte Russe]mulberry 'Matsunaga'
Synonyms
Morus rotundiloba 'Matsunaga'Morus 'Waisei-kirishima-shikinari'
see moreMorus Mojo Berry
Morus Charlotte Russe
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | Green Pink Red | |
| Autumn | Green | Green Pink Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Moraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich, fertile soil with shelter from cold, dry wind. See mulberry cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in mid-summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Edible fruit
Pruning
Pruning group 1, in late autumn or early winter to avoid bleeding
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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