About
Morina nepalensis is a rosette-forming, herbaceous perennial producing the characteristic spiny, aromatic leaves and whorled flower spikes of the genus. A rewarding architectural plant for a sunny, well-drained border.
About the genus
Morina are rosette-forming, evergreen, thistle-like perennials with aromatic, spiny leaves and whorls of slender-tubed flowers with spreading lobes borne in spikes in summer. Grown in sunny, well-drained borders.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees, Fruit Edible
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toSW Asia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist, humus-rich, fertile soils with shelter from cold, dry winds. Prune in late autumn or early winter to avoid bleeding. See mulberry cultivation
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn or by semi-hardwood cuttings in mid-summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to mulberry leaf spot, mulberry canker, coral spot, powdery mildews and honey fungus (rarely)