Overview
Morus 'Carman' (F) is a bushy trees in the genus Morus, part of the Moraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Morus 'Carman' (F) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden.
About
Morus 'Carman' is a bushy deciduous cultivar of the Morus genus, known commonly as mulberry 'Carman'. Morus species are deciduous trees and shrubs with broadly ovate leaves and small, green flowers that develop into edible fruit. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered positions with fertile, well-drained soil, including chalk, clay, loam, or sand, across a range of pH levels. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and is best propagated by seed sown outdoors in autumn or semi-hardwood cuttings in mid-summer.
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, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Morus 'Carman' (F) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees, Fruit Edible
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Morus 'Carman' (F)
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn or by semi-hardwood cuttings in mid-summer
- 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 'Carman' (F)?
Morus 'Carman' (F) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Morus 'Carman' (F) need?
Morus 'Carman' (F) 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 to well-drained.
Is Morus 'Carman' (F) hardy in the UK?
Morus 'Carman' (F) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Morus 'Carman' (F)?
Propagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn or by semi-hardwood cuttings in mid-summer.
