MULBERRY (NON-FRUITING)

Plant Name: Fruitless Mulberry
Scientific Name: Morus alba ‘Fruitless’ — Ornamental Mulberry, Non-Fruiting White Mulberry
Mature Height: 30–50 ft
Mature Spread: 30–50 ft
Growth Rate: Fast (2–3 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate; 5–10 gal per watering while establishing, 2–3 times/week during hot, dry weather; 15–25 gal per watering once established during extended dry periods
Foliage: Large, glossy green leaves with variable shapes, sometimes deeply lobed; deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow to yellow-green; variable
Flower Color: Inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers
Bloom Time: Spring
Fruit: Does not produce fruit; male selection
Hardiness Zones: 4–9 (−30°F to 30°F)
Features: Fast-growing; dense, broad shade canopy; heat tolerant; tolerates alkaline soils; excellent shade tree for large properties
Additional Facts: Fruitless Mulberry is a male selection of White Mulberry grown for its dense shade without messy berries. Male trees produce abundant pollen, which can aggravate allergies. Its extensive surface roots can damage nearby pavement, so plant well away from foundations, walkways, and underground utilities.