Texas mulberry

Description

Morus microphylla is a deciduous Tree growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). It is hardy to zone (UK) 6. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in July. The flowers are dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required)The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.