Overview
Morus laevigata is a spreading branched trees in the genus Morus, part of the Moraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Morus laevigata 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 laevigata is a deciduous tree cultivar within the Morus genus, known for its spreading branched habit. Like other Morus species, it produces broadly ovate leaves and small green flowers in spring, followed by edible fruit in summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits architectural, cottage, and wildlife gardens where low maintenance and edible fruit are desired.
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 laevigata 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 laevigata
- 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 laevigata?
Morus laevigata prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Morus laevigata need?
Morus laevigata 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 laevigata hardy in the UK?
Morus laevigata 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 laevigata?
Seed,semi-ripe cuttings in summer,hardwood cuttings in autumn.
More in the Morus genus
- Morus alba 'Snowflake Lobed' (v)
- Morus macrouraPakistan mulberry
- Morus nigra 'Izvor' (F)
- Morus nigra 'Mulle' (F)
- Morus nigra 'Sham Dudu' (F)
- Morusmulberry
- Morus 'Carman' (F)mulberry 'Carman'
- Morus 'Italian' (F)