Also known as Chinese White Mulberry · Common Mulberry · Kuwa
White mulberry (Morus alba) is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to Asia, known for its edible fruit and leaves used in silkworm cultivation. It thrives in various con
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruiting.
Moderate
50% intensity
Water regularly when young, deeply during drought for mature trees.
Loam, Sand, Clay, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Tolerates both heat and cold once established.
Low
25% intensity
Benefits from spring application of balanced fertilizer; avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water young trees regularly until established. Mature white mulberries are drought-tolerant but benefit from occasional deep watering during prolonged dry spells.
Aim to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season.
Prune in late winter or early spring while the tree is dormant. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Pruning can also be used to shape the tree, improve air circulation, and manage its size.
Fruit production is enhanced by annual pruning.
White mulberry is typically propagated by seed, cuttings, or grafting. Seeds can be sown in fall or stratified and sown in spring. Semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer root well with the aid of rooting hormone.
Grafting is often used for specific cultivars.
Repotting is generally not necessary for established trees. For young plants in containers, repot every 2-3 years in spring to provide fresh soil and more space for root growth.
Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where White Mulberry (Morus alba) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Morus |
| Species | Morus alba × rubra |
Similar in genus Morus
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