Graceful Weeping Form with Edible Fruit and Unique Cascading Branches
Weeping Mulberry features elegant cascading branches that create a dramatic umbrella-like canopy with glossy green leaves and sweet edible berries. This grafted ornamental tree provides unique architectural interest, summer fruit, and golden fall color, making it perfect for specimen plantings, small gardens, and focal points.
Key Features
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Graceful Weeping Form: Cascading branches create dramatic umbrella-like canopy
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Edible Berries: Sweet purple-black fruit ripens in summer
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Compact Size: Perfect for small gardens and urban landscapes
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Unique Architecture: Provides year-round structural interest
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Golden Fall Color: Leaves turn bright yellow in autumn
Growing Specifications
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Light: Full sun
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Mature Size: 8-15' tall x 8-15' wide (depending on graft height)
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Growth Rate: Moderate (12-24" per year)
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Hardiness: Zones 4-8
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Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
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Pruning: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead wood
Landscape Uses
Perfect for specimen plantings, small gardens, patios, and focal points. Works beautifully in urban landscapes, Asian-inspired gardens, and as accent features. Provides unique weeping form and edible fruit. Pairs well with perennials, ornamental grasses, and ground covers.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Tolerates a wide range of soil types. Apply mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature, keeping mulch away from the trunk. Water regularly during establishment and fruit development. Drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced tree fertilizer. Note: Fruit can stain patios and walkways, so consider placement carefully.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.
