Overview
Morus alba var. tatarica is a spreading branched trees in the genus Morus, part of the Moraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Morus alba var. tatarica 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 var. tatarica is a deciduous tree cultivar of the Morus genus, known for its spreading branched habit. Like other Morus species, it produces small, green flowers in spring that develop into edible fruit. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits architectural, cottage, and wildlife gardens where low maintenance and edible fruit are valued.
About the genus
Morus, a genus of flowering plants in the family Moraceae, consists of 19 species of deciduous trees commonly known as mulberries, growing wild and under cultivation in many temperate world regions. Generally, the genus has 64 subordinate taxa, though the three most common are referred to as white, red, and black, originating from the color of their dormant buds and not necessarily the fruit color, with numerous cultivars and some taxa currently unchecked and awaiting taxonomic scrutiny. M.
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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 var. tatarica 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 var. tatarica
- 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 var. tatarica?
Morus alba var. tatarica prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Morus alba var. tatarica need?
Morus alba var. tatarica 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 var. tatarica hardy in the UK?
Morus alba var. tatarica 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 var. tatarica?
Seed,semi-ripe cuttings in summer,hardwood cuttings in autumn.
