Morus alba 'Macrophylla' – White mulberry

View prices and availability
  2. trees
  3. Morus alba 'Macrophylla'
Moraceae

Morus alba 'Macrophylla' – White mulberry

View prices and availability
The crown of this medium-sized tree is broad, open and has tangled branches. It can eventually attain a height of approx. 15 m and a width of approx. 6 - 7 m. The most remarkable difference with the species is the size of the leaves. The leaves are also more regular in shape and less rough. It also shows more vigorous growth than the species. The monoecious tree has unremarkable male and female flowers. The small fruits somewhat resemble raspberries and are red to dark red in colour. They have a bland to slightly sweet taste. This is a tree for a sunny, warm, sheltered site. Saplings are sensitive to frost. Likes chalky soils and grows in poor soil. The familiar M. alba 'Platanifolia' is actually 'Macrophylla'. 'Platanifolia' is therefore a synonym. In the trade 'Macrophylla' is often confused with M. bombycis.

This product is currently not available.
You can submit your request by the contact form. We will inform you without obligation about the possibilities.

Specifications
Download PDF
Height
10 - 15 m
Crown
broad pyramidal to practically round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
light grey, bark has regular grooves
Leaf
palmately lobed, dark green, 15 - 25 cm
Flowers
unremarkable pendulous catkins, green, May/June
Fruits
red, approx. 1.5 - 2 cm, more elongated than those of the species, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
light, well-drained soil, preferably calcareous
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Shape
clearstem tree, roof
Origin
France, approx. 1815
Synonyms
Morus alba 'Platanifolia'
Clear stem tree Roof clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green green average growing provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Morus alba 'Macrophylla'

Morus alba 'Macrophylla' can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Morus alba 'Macrophylla' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Morus alba 'Macrophylla' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Morus alba 'Macrophylla' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Morus alba 'Macrophylla' blooms in may.
General