White Mulberry 'Chaparral'

Morusalba

Family
Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Morus (MOR-russ)
Species
alba (AL-ba)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 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)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Peoria, Illinois

Derby, Kansas

Mashpee, Massachusetts

Hernando, Mississippi

Cincinnati, Ohio

Saltville, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Mashpee, MA | July 2013 | neutral

The true Morus alba 'Chaparral' is a male plant, so it does not produce fruit. This is a blessing, as the fruits (while tasty) stain bad...Read More

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Saltville, VA (Zone 6a) | May 2012 | neutral

Bought this from Lowe's in March of 2006 and it's beautiful and doing very well. Needs to be covered for late Spring freezes. It states o...Read More

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