Morus Species, White Mulberry Tree

Morusalba

Family
Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Morus (MOR-russ)
Species
alba (AL-ba)
Synonym
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Atmore, Alabama

Fontana, California

Long Beach, California

Lucerne Valley, California

Merced, California

Oak View, California

Petaluma, California

San Clemente, California

San Jose, California

Tustin, California

Clifton, Colorado

Albany, Georgia

Hinsdale, Illinois

Urbana, Illinois

Indianapolis, Indiana

Peru, Indiana

Valparaiso, Indiana

Denison, Iowa

Benton, Kentucky

Clermont, Kentucky

Georgetown, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Brookeville, Maryland

Billerica, Massachusetts

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Bay City, Michigan

Lupton, Michigan

Port Huron, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Sedalia, Missouri

Fairport, New York

Burgaw, North Carolina

Glouster, Ohio

Hilliard, Ohio

Greencastle, Pennsylvania

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Clarksville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

White House, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Denton, Texas

Midland, Texas

Orem, Utah

Riverton, Utah

Chesapeake, Virginia

Elmwood, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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6
neutrals
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White House, TN | March 2020 | neutral

I’ve been studying this species for about 53 years. Has pros and cons. I’d say the most unique thing about this species is the vari...Read More

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Downingtown, PA | August 2016 | negative

My choice is negative as I consider this invasive east Asian species as a weed tree normally. I have eaten its delicious fruit that can b...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2014 | negative

A very fast-growing weed tree, brought from China in colonial times in a failed attempt to start a silk industry.

The nam...Read More

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Valparaiso, IN | May 2012 | neutral

It's native to northern China. Due to a lack of natural controls such as insect pests and competitors, some alien plants can easily becom...Read More

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Arlington, VA | May 2010 | neutral

there is a tree in my yard that has been there since we moved intothe house, but i just noticed for the first time that it was buddin fru...Read More

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Burgaw, NC | May 2010 | positive

I didn't know what I had in my yard, as many native trees lined my yard beside a river. I admired the many lobed leaves of this particu...Read More

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Minneapolis, MN | April 2010 | neutral

I have a white mulberry in my backyard. Unlike red mulberries and (apparently) most other white mulberries, its fruit ripens to white wit...Read More

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Fontana, CA | June 2009 | negative

I had the "kingan fruitless' variety in my yard that was planted by a previous owner. It made a wonderful climbing tree for my kids with ...Read More

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Atmore, AL (Zone 8b) | December 2007 | negative

White Mulberry is another invasive Asian weed in the southeast. If you want a Mulberry tree, find the native Red Mulberry (Morus rubra).

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Hilliard, OH (Zone 6b) | April 2007 | positive

i love this tree. its long lived shade tree that grows rapidly(our is growing up to 6 feet a year) and it tastes wonderfull. the 20 year ...Read More

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West Pottsgrove, PA (Zone 6b) | November 2006 | negative

A Weed tree.

This horror show was brought to America from Asia by the British in a foolhardy attempt at a silk industry i...Read More

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Denison, IA (Zone 5b) | November 2006 | positive

Has to be one of my favorite trees.
I don't know what life would be like without this tree.
I've been eating mulberries s...Read More

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Lucerne Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | July 2006 | positive

Great shade tree! I prune mine back every year so I don't hit my head on the branches when walking underneath.

Did a goog...Read More

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Toronto, ON (Zone 5b) | July 2006 | positive

Admittedly, this tree has many merits, and one glaring fault. The trees can be easily grown from seed, and grow quite quickly when young,...Read More

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Denver, CO | March 2006 | neutral

Extremely variable leaf shape. I've seen some so dissected, they look like ferns.
It is planted in my climate (and some cultivars...Read More

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| August 2005 | negative

The Red Mulberry Tree (Morus rubra) is native to North America. The White Mulberry Tree (Morus alba) is native to China. Morus alba, an ...Read More

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Merced, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2005 | positive

This tree is on the corner of the house, is probably about 150 years old. It's so large you can readily pick it out in aerial photographs...Read More

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| April 2005 | positive

Excellent tree with a fresh shade during the summer. Late frosts can destroy the new leaves and fruits, but they don't endanger the tree...Read More

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American Fork, UT (Zone 5a) | March 2005 | neutral

There is a tendency for this plant to become a nuisance if suckers come up from rootstock because the rootstock often bears berries which...Read More

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Corning, OH (Zone 6a) | February 2005 | positive

It took me quite a long time identifying the small sappling that volunteered in my cactus bed because every picture that I found of white...Read More

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Fairport, NY | August 2003 | positive

My mature White Mulberry has survived two major ice storms and frequent severe winter conditions in its exposed location. After the storm...Read More

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Torrance, CA | June 2003 | positive

A beatiful, large leaved, naturally well shaped tree that offers dense shade. Grows at about 1 ft/yr to 30 ft. Berries are mildly sweet...Read More

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