Morus alba

White Mulberry

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Fast-growing deciduous tree native to China, cultivated for edible fruit and silk production. Leaves are often lobed with serrated edges.
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Plant Details

Common Name White Mulberry
Family Moraceae
Genus Morus
Species Alba
Origin China
Blooming Small greenish flowers in spring, followed by aggregate fruit
Leaf Color Green (turns yellow in autumn)
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil with pH 6.0 to 7.5

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Watering

Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature; reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal growth and fruit production; tolerates partial shade

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins

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Pruning

Prune dormant wood in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or diseased branches

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 7 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
10000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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