Woody > Morus > Morus alba > Morus alba 'Pendula'
Morus alba
'Pendula'
Weeping Mulberry
| Family |
| Moraceae |
| Genus |
| Morus |
| Species |
| alba |
| Cultivar |
| 'Pendula' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-32) - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-25) - 20 |
| Height |
| 1.8-3 m |
| Spread |
| 2.4-3.7 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A strongly weeping tree with long, pendulous branches that extend to the ground. A unique looking species, adding noteworthy interest to a landscape. |
| Landscape |
| As an ornamental tree. |
| Cultivation |
| Moist, well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Is drought and heat tolerant. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Leaf Description |
| Glossy, heart-shaped leaves, leaves turn a pale yellow in autumn. |
| Flower Description |
| Insignificant greenish-white flowers. |
| Fruit Description |
| White fruit maturing to a deep pink when ripe. Dropping fruit makes this a "messy" tree. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Weldon Library, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. The A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. Toronto Botanical Garden, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated through grafting. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Edible fruit. |
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