Weeping Mulberry
Common Name: Weeping Mulberry
Species Name: Morus alba 'Chaparral'
Family Name: Moraceae
Examples of Weeping Mulberry Morus alba 'Chaparral'
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | China |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Canker, branch gall, leaf blister, leaf spot, leaf rust, powdery mildew, dieback, aphid, bronze birch borer, popular borer and red-humped caterpillar |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 10-foot diameter, 15-foot height
- Leaves: Alternate, simple, undivided or lobed, serrate or dentate, ovate to broad ovate 2-7 inches long, up to 6 inches wide
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 4º |
| Notes | Drought tolerant |