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Moraceae
Large-leaved Mulberry
Moruslatifolia
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Family
Moraceae
(mor-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Morus
(MOR-russ)
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Species
latifolia
(lat-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Morus alba var. multicaulis
Morus cucullata
Morus multicaulis
Morus tookwa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Green
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
May be a noxious weed or
invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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