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Morus alba
White mulberry
Morus · Moraceae
Morus alba, known as white mulberry, common mulberry and silkworm mulberry, is a fast-growing, small to medium-sized mulberry tree which grows to 10–20 m (33–66 ft) tall. It is native to China and is widely cultivated and naturalized elsewhere.
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Classification
Genus
Morus
Family
Moraceae
Common name
White mulberry
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Morus alba belongs to the Morus genus within the Moraceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Companions
Species we plant alongside White mulberry.
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Further reading
- 01Morus alba taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
