Overview
Morus macroura is a spreading branched trees in the genus Morus, part of the Moraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Morus macroura 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 macroura, also known as the king white mulberry, shahtoot mulberry, Tibetan mulberry, or long mulberry is a flowering plant species in the genus Morus found in Tibet, the Himalayas, mountainous area of Indonesia, and rain forests of Indochina. It is a medium-sized tree, with a spreading canopy which grows with a weeping habit.
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 macroura 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 macroura
- 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 macroura?
Morus macroura prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Morus macroura need?
Morus macroura 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 macroura hardy in the UK?
Morus macroura 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 macroura?
Seed,semi-ripe cuttings in summer,hardwood cuttings in autumn.
More in the Morus genus
- Morus alba 'Snowflake Lobed' (v)
- Morus nigra 'Izvor' (F)
- Morus nigra 'Mulle' (F)
- Morus nigra 'Sham Dudu' (F)
- Morusmulberry
- Morus 'Carman' (F)mulberry 'Carman'
- Morus 'Italian' (F)
- Morus alba var. tatarica