Chaparral Weeping Mulberry

Morus alba 'Chaparral'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Deciduous Tree

Plant Family: Moraceae

Plant Description: Small deciduous tree with weeping form. Branches drape to the ground creating a unique and attractive form. Flowers are whitish green and insignificant. Large glossy leaves turn yellow in the autumn. This cultivar is fruitless and creates less of a mess than fruited varieties. Prefers moderate amounts of water but adapts well to many different soil types.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous

Plant Care: Tree - Deciduous (single-stemmed woody plants that lose their leaves every winter): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most trees. With spring blooming trees, prune after the blooms are spent. Choose species that are resistant to pest damage. Monitor the tree for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis. Protect the trunk especially where maintenance activities, such as mowing, may cause damage. Newly planted trees in areas with high exposure should have the trunk protected during the winter.

Video: Pruning Deciduous Trees - Spring Cleanup

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 6-12' tall x 8-12' wide

Utah Native: No

Plant Select: No

Pollinator Friendly: No

Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant

Foliage Interest: No

Foliage Colors: Green

Bloom Colors: White, Green, Inconspicuous

Bloom Seasons: Early Spring

Bloom Period: Mar - Apr

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8

Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Full Shade (0-4 hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)

Irrigation Requirement:

Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)

Salt Tolerant: Unknown

Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

Commercial Concepts
- JVWCD Building West
Design Path
- Design Ideas-Middle
Maintenance Path
- Rain Gardening

Garden Staff Tips & Insights:

Can be pruned on the inside to make a nice hiding spot for kids.

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