MORUS

Alba Pendula

Weeping Mulberry

DESCRIPTION:

The weeping mulberry is an attractive feature tree. It has strong pendulous branches of large glossy green foliage which, if left un-pruned will weep to the ground. Small red to black berries are produced in summer and are best picked when fully ripe.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

3 metres x 4 metres

SHAPE:

Pendulous branching.

FOLIAGE:

Large glossy green foliage.

FLOWERS:

Insignificant

FRUIT:

Edible small red to black berries are produced in December

COMMENTS:

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears, provide a firm stake support. During dormancy, prune to an outward pointing bud.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.