Morus alba 'Unryu' typically starts flowering in April.
white mulberry
Morus alba 'Unryu'
White Mulberry (Morus alba 'Unryu') has an unusually twisted and curled leaf shape. They are large trees that reach up to 50 feet tall with thick, lobed, bright green foliage. In spring, the tree produces cascading clusters of white flowers, followed by edible, sweet, white fruit though the yields tend to be small. Unryu mulberries are very hardy and can grow in a number of climates and soil types. They are a great choice for creating shade and are often used in landscaping.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Greenish-white Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
pink,white Fruits Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow,white
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Watering for A White Mulberry (Morus alba 'Unryu') should be done moderately throughout the growing season. Water deeply but infrequently, about 1-2 inches per week, when the soil is dry 1-2 inches below the surface. Water around the drip line, taking care to avoid wetting the foliage. During hot, dry weather your White Mulberry may need to be watered more often. Do not over water, as this can cause root problems.
sunlight
White mulberry (Morus alba 'Unryu') plants prefer full sun, which means 6-8 hours of direct sunlight exposure per day. This should be from mid to late morning and should end a few hours before sundown. Allowing for 8 hours daily of sunlight during the peak growing season is ideal and will keep the plants healthy and vigorous. If the plant is getting too much sunlight, try to provide additional shade by moving it to a location with more shade or providing a shade cloth to limit the amount of direct sunlight.
pruning
White mulberry (Morus alba 'Unryu') should be pruned to maintain a single, main trunk while keeping it a manageable size. Pruning should be done in early spring, before the beginning of active growth. Attention should be paid to maintain a balanced canopy and remove any dead, weak, or damaged branches. Additionally, any crossed branches should be pruned in order to prevent the growth of disease or infection. If needed, light pruning can be done throughout the growing season. When pruning, try to make sure cuts are even, clean, and angled in the same direction as the branch.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Morus alba 'Unryu' is usually in June or July.
