MORUS (MULBERRY) PENDULA (FRUITING)TW 12L

Description
The White mulberry 'Pendula' (Morus alba) is a roundish, overhanging small tree that produces inconspicuous flowers arranged in spikes. They appear from May to June. These produce dark red, berry-like fruits from August. The White mulberry 'Pendula' also bears heart-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Morus latifolia.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of White mulberry 'Pendula' are medium green, heart-shaped, alternate. White mulberry 'Pendula' is bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Longitudinally furrowed bark.

Spread
Italy.

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

Growth
Rounded, overhanging.

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 inconspicuous flowers of White mulberry 'Pendula' appear in spikes from May to June.

Fruit
Morus alba 'Pendula' forms dark red fruits with a sweet flavour. Ripening time from August.

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

Root
Morus alba 'Pendula' is a heartroot.