Weeping Mulberry Standards - Morus alba 'Pendula'

Weeping Mulberry Standards, Morus alba 'Pendula'

Few deciduous trees deliver the sculptural presence of a standard-grafted Weeping Mulberry. The pendulous canopy fans into a broad, umbrella-form silhouette that reads as a considered design decision from the moment it is planted, no establishment period required.

Why Weeping Mulberry

Architectural Weeping Form: Grafted to a clear stem, the cascading canopy creates an immediate, defined structure suited to formal and contemporary landscapes alike.
Four-Season Presence: Lush green foliage through spring and summer; sweet, edible fruit in late spring; a striking bare silhouette through winter that holds its own as a sculptural feature.
Edible Yield: Produces an abundance of sweet mulberries, a functional return on a feature planting without compromising ornamental value.
Climate Resilience: Drought and cold tolerant once established; well-suited to the variable conditions across most of Australia.
Compact Footprint: Mature height of 2–4m with a broad canopy spread makes it highly versatile across a range of project scales.

Ideal Applications

Formal Feature Planting: A single specimen anchors a courtyard, entry axis, or lawn centrepiece with immediate effect.
Productive Amenity Landscapes: Integrates edible fruit production into residential and hospitality landscape designs without sacrificing refined aesthetics.
Contained Terrace Planting: Performs well in large-format containers, making it effective on rooftop terraces, podium decks, and paved entertaining areas.
Avenue or Repeated Planting: Uniform grafted specimens create a cohesive rhythm when planted in series along pathways or property boundaries.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring when dormant
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to most well-drained soils including clay, loam and sandy soils; tolerates moderate drought once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two growing seasons to encourage strong root establishment. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.

Plant Details

Height: 1.5–3m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: China
Flower Colour: Insignificant