BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A choice small, weeping tree, Morus alba 'Pendula' has masses of delicious small fruit which turn dark-red when ripe and very ornamental bright green leaves which turn butter yellow in autumn before falling. The photo shows a plant in our gardens which we have trained up a series of large bamboo canes to a height of 400 cm. Once at this height, the canes were removed and this has created a marvellous 'fountain' effect as the branches weep down. As the end height of this Morus is easy to dictate, it is suitable for growing in gardens of all sizes.

Features

• Common name: Weeping White Mulberry.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May.
• Flower Colour: Pale green
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Small, stiffly weeping tree.
• Height: 2 - 5 m (6 - 16 ft). 2 m if grown without training. Up to 5 m if trained up a tall support.
• Spread: 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft).
• Notes: Morus alba 'Pendula' is best grow surrounded by mown or short grass, which cushions the fall of the fruit and also makes them easy to spot when harvesting. This plant is self-fertile.
• Size: Large standards with a clear stem of approx 125 cm tall and a large, bushy, weeping head. 10L containers.