White Mulberry

(Morus alba)

White Mulberry (Morus alba)

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Morus alba, commonly known as White Mulberry, is a deciduous tree or shrub native to open woodlands and forest edges in East Asia, particularly in regions of northern and central China. It is also known as common mulberry and silkworm mulberry and is a fast-growing species reaching 10–20 m (33–66 ft) tall with a broad crown. The lifespan is typically short, similar to that of humans, but some specimens can exceed 250 years. The leaves are food for silkworms, and it bears sweet, edible fruit that attracts wildlife.

White Mulberry is valued for its rapid growth, tolerance of pollution, and ability to provide quick shade. Its fruits are eaten fresh, dried, or made into treats. It is used in urban settings, as a windbreak, and for its importance in sericulture (silkworm farming). The tree prefers full sun to part shade and can adapt to a variety of soil conditions, including those with different drainage speeds. However, it can be invasive outside its native range, so caution is advised.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Tree
Height: 30-50 feet
Width: 20-25 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: N/A
Flowering Season: Spring
Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Erosion Control, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant

Natural Habitat

Deciduous tree native to open woodlands and forest edges in East Asia, particularly in regions of northern and central China, and India

Other Names

Common Names: Mulberry, Silkworm Mulberry, Witte Moerbei, Vitmullbärsträd, Vitt Mullbär, 뽕나무, Morera, Weißer Maulbeerbaum, Chinese White Mulberry, Russian Mulberry

Scientific Names: , Morus alba, Morus alba var. tatarica, Morus alba f. tatarica, Morus alba subsp. tatarica, Morus indica, Morus serrata, Morus japonica, Morus tatarica, Morus alba var. alba

GBIF Accepted Name: Morus alba L.