Name/Title
White Mulberry LeafEntry/Object ID
GCA23_HORT_0002Description
This pressed specimen of a White Mulberry leaf shows the different shapes the leaves can take. Some leaves are smooth while others have two to seven lobes or notches. The pressing process brings attention to the rounded sides of the leaves and the pointed tip in the middle. The leaf has been carefully attached to special herbarium paper using a safe adhesive and sealed with a protective L-seal to preserve it.Plant Type
ShrubBotanical Name
Family
Moraceae (Mulberry Family)Genus
MorusSpecies
sp. (hybridized)Common Name
White MulberryGrowing Conditions
Water Needs
mediumGrowth Rate
fastLight/Sun Exposure
Full SunSoil Type
adaptable; well-drainedSoil pH
slightly acidic to alkalineClimate Zone
USDA 4–9Leaf/Foliage
Leaf/Foliage Color
GreenNotes
variable leaf lobing on same treeBloom
Bloom Colors
greenish; inconspicuousFlowering Season
SpringNotes
catkins; fruit follows on female treesMaintenance
Pruning
late winter; shape lightlyDeadheading
not applicableShearing
not recommendedNotes
self-seeds; fruit drop can be messyPests/Diseases
Pest/Disease Notes
bacterial blight; scale; popcorn diseaseTreatment Notes
prune for airflow; monitor pests; sanitationPropagation
Propagation Type
seed; cuttingsNotes
semi-hardwood cuttings root readilyAcquisition
Acquisition Method
BequestDate
Sep 8, 2025Aquired From
E GarzaPlace
* Untyped Place
Glenwood CemeteryNotes
2025.001Create Date
August 20, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026