Botanical profile

Morus alba Pendula (with fruit)

Latin name
Morus alba 'Pendula' (with fruits)
Common name
White Weeping Mulberry 'Pendula'
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Moraceae

Morus alba 'Pendula' is a weeping white mulberry with a majestic, cascading habit, appreciated both for its ornamental waterfall-like form and for its production of small, sweet, edible, blackberry-like fruits that ripen in summer. Its lustrous, dense, and ample green foliage turns light yellow in autumn, offering a beautiful seasonal transition. Perfect for solitary planting, this cultivar provides elegant natural shade and a harvest enjoyed by both humans and birds. It prefers full sun exposure and adapts to various well-drained soils, while being very hardy and undemanding. 'Pendula' combines edible interest, strong decorative value, and an original habit, creating a structuring, gourmet, and lively presence in any type of garden.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerant
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Small, sweet, edible white to pinkish fruits, resembling mulberries
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Weeper
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3 to 4 m (10 to 13 feet)
Width
4 m (13 feet)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Edible (fresh)
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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