Morus alba Unryu Contorted Mulberry

Morus alba Unryu, or the Contorted Mulberry, is a cultivar that features gnarled, contorted, zigzag branching on a tree but most often grows or is maintained via pruning as a much smaller shrub. It is a rare, and exciting shrub producing edible white fruits, ripening to a purple colour during autumn. Once the lime-green leaves drop, the curled and wavy growth pattern of the trunk and branches is revealed. The contorted mulberry is an incredibly beautiful focal point - perfect for any garden as its lovely white-green blooms attract bees and butterflies, and its contorted, wavy branches attract the eye. Prune in late autumn or winter to avoid bleeding.

Soil: Best grown in rich, moist, well-drained soils
Conditions: Full sun. Tolerant of heat, drought and coastal conditions.
Size: Height 4m x width 3m