Morus comprises deciduous trees and shrubs characterized by broadly ovate leaves that may be deeply lobed. The plants produce small, green flowers that are not particularly noticeable, which give way to fruit that is typically edible and can be white, red, or black in color.

Morus

Morus 'Black Lady'

Morus 'Black Tabor' (F)

Morus 'Capsrum' (F)

Morus 'Carman' (F)

Morus 'Illinois Everbearing' (F)

Morus 'Italian' (F)

Morus 'Ivory' (F)

'Morus 'Matsunaga' (F)' is a compact cultivar that develops into a sizable shrub or a small tree. Its leaves are light green and take on an oval to heart-like shape. In late spring or early summer, it produces small, fluffy, catkin-like green flowers, which appear on both mature and new growth. This is succeeded by fruit that begins as pale green in mid- to late summer, transitioning through shades of pale pink and red before ripening to a deep black.

Morus 'Matsunaga' (F)

Morus 'Sullivan' (F)

Morus 'Wellington' is a medium-sized tree with a spreading habit. Its leaves are heart-shaped, serrated, and glossy light green, transforming to yellow in the fall. In late spring or early summer, it produces small, fluffy green flowers that resemble catkins. These flowers give way to large, juicy fruits that mature in late summer, ranging in color from dark red to black. This variety is self-fertile, making it a suitable choice for use as an ornamental specimen tree.

Morus 'Wellington' (F)

Morus alba is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree characterized by its broad, spreading form. Its leaves are glossy and can be either ovate or heart-shaped, shifting to a light yellow hue in the fall. In late spring and early summer, this species produces pale green catkins, which are followed by edible fruits resembling raspberries. These fruits start off white and mature to shades of reddish-pink or nearly black. The leaves of Morus alba have historically been a primary food source for silkworms.

Morus alba

Morus alba 'Agate' (F)

Morus alba 'Atomic Blast'

Morus alba 'Baby Doll'

Morus alba 'Bungeana'

Morus alba 'Chaparral'

Morus alba 'Fastigiata'

Morus alba 'Fruitless' (m)

Morus alba 'Issai' (F)

Morus alba 'Laciniata' is a sizeable shrub that can grow into a medium-sized deciduous tree. It frequently develops multiple stems and features an airy structure with branches that exhibit a zig-zag pattern in their youth. The leaves are deeply lobed and dissected, displaying a dark green color that shifts to yellow during the fall. In spring, the plant produces subtle pale green catkin-like flowers, which are succeeded by small, edible fruits that range in color from creamy-white to pale purple.

Morus alba 'Laciniata'

Morus alba 'Macrophylla' is a robust, medium-sized tree characterized by its pyramidal form and wide crown with an open branching structure. The foliage consists of dark green, glossy leaves that have a consistent shape. During May and June, it produces subtle pale green catkin-like flowers, which are followed by small, dark red fruits resembling raspberries. The fruits have a mild sweetness, though their flavor is relatively neutral.

Morus alba 'Macrophylla'

Morus alba 'Middleton' (F)

Morus alba 'Nana'

Morus alba 'Oscar' (F)

Morus alba 'Pakistan' (F)

Morus alba 'Paradise' (F)

Morus alba 'Pendula' is a compact tree characterized by its pronounced weeping growth habit. It features heart-shaped leaves that have a subtle sheen and produces white fruits that mature to a rich pink color.

Morus alba 'Pendula'

Morus alba 'Pompon'

Morus alba 'Pyramidalis'

Morus alba 'San Martin'

Morus alba 'Shangri-la' (F)

Morus alba 'Snowflake Lobed' (v)

Morus alba 'Variegata'

Morus alba 'Venosa'

Morus alba 'Widman Mitchell'

Morus alba var. multicaulis

Morus alba var. tatarica

Morus cathayana

Morus laevigata

Morus latifolia 'Spirata' is a small to medium deciduous tree known for its unique, irregular crown and contorted branches. The leaves are heart-shaped, serrated, and glossy light green, arranged in a zig-zag formation, transforming to yellow during the fall. In May to June, the tree produces subtle green flowers resembling catkins; however, being a female variety, it does not bear fruit.

Morus latifolia 'Spirata'

Morus longistylus

Morus macroura

Morus microphylla

Morus mongolica is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 7.5 meters. Its leaves are heart-shaped with a toothed margin, measuring up to 15 centimeters in length, and display attractive color changes in the autumn. During early summer, the tree produces mulberry fruits that are edible, although the fruit from M. nigra is generally considered more flavorful.

Morus mongolica

Morus nigra 'Charlton House' (F)

Morus nigra 'Chelsea' is a medium-sized tree with a broad canopy, characterized by its twisted and contorted branches. The leaves are heart-shaped with serrated edges, presenting a mid-green hue that transitions to yellow during the autumn months. In late spring or early summer, this variety produces small, fluffy, green flowers resembling catkins. By late summer, it yields large, juicy fruits that range in color from dark red to black. This self-pollinating cultivar is known for its excellent flavor and begins to bear fruit at an early age.

Morus nigra 'Chelsea' (F)

Morus nigra 'Dark House'

Morus nigra 'Izvor' (F)

Morus nigra 'Jerusalem' is a medium-sized tree characterized by its wide spread. The leaves are heart-shaped with serrated edges, displaying a mid-green hue that shifts to yellow as autumn arrives. In late spring or early summer, it produces small, catkin-like green flowers, which give way to large, juicy fruits that ripen to a dark red or black by late summer. This variety is self-fertile and boasts larger fruit and foliage compared to other types. It is propagated from a historic tree found in Jerusalem.

Morus nigra 'Jerusalem' (F)

Morus nigra 'Mulle' (F)

Morus nigra 'Repsime' (F)

Morus nigra 'Sham Dudu' (F)

Morus nigra is a small, broad-topped deciduous tree featuring heart-shaped leaves that can reach lengths of up to 12 cm, which transition to yellow in the fall. The flowers, although not particularly noteworthy, are greenish in hue. This species produces edible fruits approximately 2 cm long, which mature to a dark purplish-red color. Several cultivated varieties have emerged from this species.

Morus nigra (F)

Morus nigra dwarf (F)

Morus nigra large black-fruited (F)

Morus rubra is a medium-height, upright tree that sheds its leaves in winter. Its foliage consists of dark green, oval leaves that transition to yellow as autumn arrives. In May and June, it produces subtle pale green flowers resembling catkins. Female specimens bear elongated, sweet, and juicy fruits that range in color from red to dark purple, akin to blackberries.