The white mulberry has been cultivated in Asia and Southern Europe since antiquity. In earlier times the tree played an important part in the breeding of silkworms. It is a medium-sized tree that is occasionally found as a large shrub. The crown is open and shows tangled branching. It can eventually attain a width of more than 5 m. The irregularly shaped leaves are often deeply incised and can sometimes grow to a length of 20 cm. The leaves are a glossy light green and rough to the touch. The monoecious tree has remarkable male and female flowers. The small fruits resemble raspberries and are edible. They have a bland to slightly sweet taste. This is a tree for a sunny, warm, sheltered site. Saplings are sensitive to frost. Likes chalky soils and grows in poor soil.
broad ovoid to heart-shaped, bright green, 8 - 20 cm
Цветы
unremarkable pendulous catkins, green, May/June
Плоды
creamy white, sometimes reddish to dark red, 1 - 2.5 cm, edible fruits
Колючки/шипы
None
Ядовитость
неядовитый, обычно
Вид почвы
light and well drained, preferably calcareous
Влажность почвы
устойчив к сухим почвам
Мощение
неустойчив к мощению
Зона зимостойкости
5a (-28,8 до -26,1 °C)
Устойчивость к ветру
moderate
Прочие виды устойчивости
устойчив к морозам, зона 1 - 6
Дерево-среда обитания для животных
дерево-источник питания для птиц
Форма
штамбовое дерево, многоствольное дерево
Происхождение
China, Taiwan, Korea, Himalayas
Синонимы
Morus bombycis
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Morus alba can eventually reach a height of 8 - 10 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Morus alba is среднерастущий and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 10 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Morus alba is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Morus alba with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.