Overview
Morus alba 'Snowflake Lobed' (v) is a spreading branched trees in the genus Morus, part of the Moraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Morus alba 'Snowflake Lobed' (v) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include architectural, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, low maintenance and edible fruit.
About
Morus alba 'Snowflake Lobed' is a cultivar of the Morus genus, which includes deciduous trees and shrubs with broadly ovate, often deeply lobed leaves. This spreading branched tree produces edible fruit and thrives best in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and is suitable for architectural and wildlife gardens, as well as informal and cottage garden settings. Interest in this cultivar is primarily during the spring and summer seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Morus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Morus alba 'Snowflake Lobed' (v) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees, Fruit Edible
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Edible fruit
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Morus alba 'Snowflake Lobed' (v)
- Propagation
- Seed,semi-ripe cuttings in summer,hardwood cuttings in autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to mulberry leaf spot, mulberry canker, coral spot, powdery mildews and honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Morus alba 'Snowflake Lobed' (v)?
Morus alba 'Snowflake Lobed' (v) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Morus alba 'Snowflake Lobed' (v) need?
Morus alba 'Snowflake Lobed' (v) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Morus alba 'Snowflake Lobed' (v) hardy in the UK?
Morus alba 'Snowflake Lobed' (v) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Morus alba 'Snowflake Lobed' (v)?
Seed,semi-ripe cuttings in summer,hardwood cuttings in autumn.
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