Weeping mulberry

Weeping Mulberry is a beautiful ornamental tree with graceful cascading branches that form a dense, umbrella-shaped canopy. It also produces sweet edible mulberries during summer.

Features

• Botanical name: Morus alba ‘Pendula’
• Common name: Weeping Mulberry
• Height: Up to 3 m
• Width: Up to 4 m
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Fruit: Sweet edible mulberries in summer
• Foliage: Deciduous (loses leaves in winter)

Growing Conditions

• Prefers well-drained soil.
• Water regularly while establishing.
• Tolerates heat and dry periods once established.
• Prune during winter to maintain its weeping shape.

Uses

• Feature tree for small gardens.
• Excellent shade tree for courtyards and outdoor seating areas.
• Great for edible gardens due to its delicious fruit.
• Attractive habitat for birds and pollinators.

Care Tips

• Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture.
• Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring.
• Harvest fruit as it ripens through summer.

Ideal for: Cottage gardens, family backyards, edible landscapes, and ornamental feature plantings.