Morus alba 'Fruitless' - STD 18-20 CM CONT

Description
The White mulberry 'Fruitless' (Morus alba) is a roundish small tree that produces light green flowers arranged in spikes. They appear from May to June. The White mulberry 'Fruitless' also has heart-shaped, light green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Morus latifolia.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * easy to care for * drought-resistant, heat-loving

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the White mulberry 'Fruitless' are light green, heart-shaped and alternate.

Bark
Longitudinally furrowed bark.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The White mulberry 'Fruitless' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
White mulberry 'Fruitless' is a small, round-growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 10 m and is approx. 4 - 8 m wide.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Flower
The light green flowers of the White mulberry 'Fruitless' appear in spikes from May to June.

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

Root
Morus alba 'Fruitless' is a heartroot.