White Mulberry

Morus alba, Moraceae

Zones

4–9

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Dynamic AccumulatorProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (tolerated)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Navel OrangeCitrus × sinensis

Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Blood OrangeCitrus × sinensis

Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

CacaoTheobroma cacao

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

EdamameGlycine max

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Valencia OrangeCitrus × sinensis

Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Arctic KiwiActinidia kolomikta

Physical SupportWind Protection

Chinese WisteriaWisteria sinensis

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

ComfreySymphytum officinale

Nutrient Accumulation

Hardy KiwiActinidia arguta

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

American WisteriaWisteria frutescens

Physical SupportPollinator Sharing

Tea PlantCamellia sinensis

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Black BambooPhyllostachys nigra

Black bamboo's allelopathic effects and root competition can inhibit mulberry tree establishment

Golden BambooPhyllostachys aurea

Golden bamboo's aggressive root system and potential allelopathic effects can suppress white mulberry growth when planted nearby

Uses

Functions

Nutrient AccumulationFoodFodder

Edible Parts

FruitLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does White Mulberry grow in?

White Mulberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for White Mulberry?

Good companions for White Mulberry include Navel Orange, Blood Orange, Cacao, Edamame, Valencia Orange.

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