Morus bombycis 'Unryu' (Unryu Contorted Mulberry, Unryu White Mulberry )
Botanical Information
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Morus |
| Species | bombycis |
| Cultivar | 'Unryu' |
| Synonyms | Morus bombycis ‘Unryu’, Morus australis ‘Unryu’, Morus australis ‘Tortuosa’, Mulberry alba ‘Tortuosa'. |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| References | Missouri Botanical Garden. (n.d.). Retrieved May 17, 2019, from http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=e966 |
| Origin | The cultivar originated in Japan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5a to 8b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1a - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -31.6 - -6.6 |
| Temperature (°F) | -25 - 20 |
| Height | 6 - 8 m |
| Spread | 9 - 11 m |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An attractive plant for bees, butterflies, and birds. |
| Landscape | Specimen plant often used in Japanese gardens. |
| Propagation | Grafting onto the species rootstock. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Light green, glossy, 15-18 cm long, and yellow in the autumn. |
| Fruit Description | White, 1.5-2 cm long, ripens to pink or purple-violet. |
Photographs
Morus bombycis 'Unryu’ form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Morus bombycis 'Unryu’ leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.