Weeping Mulberry

Weeping Mulberry is a dwarf, cascading selection of white mulberry grown for its pendulous branching and glossy foliage. North Carolina State Extension lists ‘Chaparral’ among the dwarf, weeping forms and describes white mulberry as a spring-flowering tree with yellow fall color. This form is commonly top-grafted to a standard trunk; graft height and pruning influence the visible crown. ## Form and placement Use this deciduous specimen where its arching branches can be seen without obstructing paths. Its canopy is ornamental rather than fruit-producing in the described fruitless form, so it avoids the staining fruit drop associated with female white mulberries. The parent species can grow into a broad tree, while dwarf weeping selections are maintained on a smaller scale. ## Growing conditions North Carolina State Extension recommends full sun to partial shade and rich, moist, well-drained soil for white mulberry. The species has a shallow root system; allow room for it and avoid placing the canopy over paving. Local performance depends on the grafted standard and site. ## Maintenance Water regularly during establishment and through prolonged dry spells. Prune in late fall or winter if shaping is needed, when the tree is dormant; avoid heavy cuts that spoil the natural draping outline. Remove damaged or crossing branches and monitor suckers from the rootstock. [NC State Extension Plant Toolbox: Morus alba](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/morus-alba/).