Morus alba - 2 Ltr, 3 canes

Description
The White mulberry (Morus alba) is a roundish small tree that produces green flowers arranged in spikes. They appear from May to the beginning of June. These produce white, berry-like fruits from August. The White mulberry also bears heart-shaped, dark green leaves. The light green shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is grey and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Morus latifolia.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * light green shoots * easy to care for * drought-resistant, heat-loving, cannot be planted over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of White mulberry are dark green, heart-shaped, alternate. Light green shoots. White mulberry turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The White mulberry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Roundish.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The green flowers of White mulberry appear in spikes from May to early June.

Fruit
Morus alba forms white fruits with a sweet flavour. Ripening time from August.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, edible, bee pasture, bird food plant

Root
Morus alba is a heartroot.