Morus rotundiloba
Mulberry
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Morus rotundiloba.
Common names
4 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Mulberry
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Dwergmoerbei
- mini moerbei
- French
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- Mûrier
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Kew accepts Morus acidosa here; some horticultural references use a different mulberry classification.
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Full sun, Partial shade
Uses
Fruit
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Description
Fruit - edible both raw and cooked.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Morus rotundiloba Koidz., name ID 2501908, row 610793; Morus acidosa Griff., name ID 2501383, row 610522
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 610523; name ID 2501384; Morus L.. Family column.
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