Family: Moraceae

Scientific Name: Morus alba Ho-O

Common Name: Ho-O White Mulberry

Description

The Ho-O White Mulberry (Morus alba) is a small tree with leaves that are uniquely wrinkled and crinkled. Although it can grow up to 30 feet tall, it is recommended to trim it every 2-3 years to maintain a height of around 8 feet.

Plant TypeTrees Deciduous
Hardiness Zone4
Sunlightfull, mostly sunny
Moistureaverage
Soil & Siteaverage
Fruitmultiple fruit
Leavesgreen, very crinkly and wrinkly (rugose)
Dimensionsup to 30 feet, easily kept smaller by cutting back
Maintenancepruning back
Propagationcuttings
Cultivar OriginBroken Arrow Nursery, Hamden, Connecticut, USA
Author's NotesI have walked past many plants in botanic gardens and nurseries over the last 40 years, but every once in a while, one will catch my eye. The unique texture of the leaves on this particular plant immediately stood out to me.
Notes & ReferenceBroken Arrow Nursery (www.brokenarrownursery.com)
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