Morus alba 'Pendula'
Weeping White Mulberry
Description
Morus alba 'Pendula' is a beautiful deciduous tree that reaches 6-10' tall and 8-12' wide. Flowers bloom in spring but are considered insignificant. Sweet, edible, blackberry-like fruit appear in June, ripening to a white, pink, purple or dark red fruit that is loved by birds. Leaves are dark green, serrated at the edges changing to yellow during fall. Fallen fruit may stain sidewalks. It does best in full sun with fertile, moist, well draining soil. Mature trees tolerate heat, drought and alkaline soil. This is a shallow rooted tree so do not plant in parking strip next to sidewalk. Prune in fall to maintain weeping look.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12'
Width Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Black, Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive, Messy
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Standard, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Cascade
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.