Japanese mulberry
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Japanese mulberry is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Moraceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Height
- 8 m
- Spread
- 6 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 100 years
- First yield
- after 4 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–9
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 5.5 – 7.5
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Japanese mulberry: how big does it get?
Japanese mulberry (Morus kagayamae) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 8 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 6 m. Growth is medium.
Japanese mulberry: what site does it need?
Japanese mulberry tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.5.
Japanese mulberry: is it hardy?
Japanese mulberry is listed as hardy in zone 6–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Japanese mulberry: will it grow in Central Europe?
Japanese mulberry is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Japanese mulberry: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Japanese mulberry. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Japanese mulberry: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 6/10, Medicinal 3/10, Other uses 4/10.
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