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Morus acidosa

Korean Mulberry

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Common names

3 names · 3 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Korean Mulberry
Other languages (2)
Dutch
  • Koreaanse dwergmoerbei
French
  • Mûrier de Corée
Sources & name notes

Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

General information

Scientific name: Morus acidosa
Accepted name (Kew): Morus acidosa Griff. View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited Kew taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Botanical family: Moraceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Morus (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Korean Mulberry

Plant characteristics

Layer: Shrub
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Growth rate: Slow
Foliage: Deciduous

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 5-9
Soil moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun, Partial shade

Uses

Edible parts:
Fruit
Edibility rating:
(4)
Medicinal rating:
(4)
Functions:
-

Description

Fruit - can be eaten raw or cooked.

Harvest

Harvest starts: 15/06
Harvest ends: 15/08

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical familyTaxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 610523; name ID 2501384; Morus L.. Family column.
    • Taxonomy: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 610522; name ID 2501383; Morus acidosa Griff..

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.