Morus pendula

Morus pendula is the smallest of the mulberries. Its roots are not as invasive as its siblings’. Its name indicates its weeping shape, with its branches drooping heavily. Its appearance is sculptural and interesting, even when it is completely bare of leaves, and its autumnal foliage is yellow and beautiful. Due to its tendency to look droopy, some people attach it to a post of more than 2 m to get a sufficiently straight and tall trunk, but the recommendation is to stake it at the root crown. The curve in the trunk will be visible only in the first years, after which it will straighten out. This variety requires proper pruning, which will maintain an elevated crown and will help start the growth of the branches horizontally a little until the beginning of its downward drooping. For this design, some people also use a trellis. The fruit borne by a female pendula is relatively small and ranges in color from red to black.

Others in the same family: Morus rubra | Morus pendula | Morus alba ‘Platanifolia’ | Morus alba ‘Omry’ (male) | Morus macroura | Morus nigra