Alba pink mulberry 20 PCS fresh seeds, Morus alba, Fruit seeds, Organic seeds, Non GMO

🌱 Morus alba — Alba Pink Mulberry

Seeds of the Alba Pink Mulberry tree, a deciduous species of the Moraceae family. Key selling points include its edible fruit, attractive foliage, and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions.

🌿 Botanical Description

The Alba Pink Mulberry tree can grow up to 15-18 meters tall with a spreading spherical crown. The trunk and large branches are covered with grayish-brown bark. The leaves are broadly ovate, unequal at the base, petiolate, and finger-toothed along the edge, measuring 5-15 cm in length. They are located on two types of shoots: elongated vegetative and shortened fruiting. The flowers are unisexual, collected in inflorescences: staminate — in drooping cylindrical ears, pistillate — in short oval on very short peduncles. Blooms in April — May, fruits ripen in May — June. The coplodia consist of achenes with an overgrown perianth, up to 4 cm long, cylindrical. The taste is sickly sweet.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or late summer. Stratification is recommended for 30-60 days.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C. Germination time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: fertile, well-draining. pH: 6.0-7.0. Drainage requirements: good.
• Watering and fertilization: keep the soil consistently moist, fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9. Frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

The Alba Pink Mulberry tree is native to Asia and Europe. It thrives in temperate climates with warm summers and cold winters. Typical habitats include forests, woodlands, and along rivers.

✨ Interesting Facts

The Alba Pink Mulberry tree has been cultivated for its fruit and timber for centuries. In traditional medicine, the bark and leaves are used to treat various ailments. The fruit is edible fresh and can be used to make jams, preserves, and wine.

🌸 Cultivation Notes

The Alba Pink Mulberry tree prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. It is relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate some drought. Regular pruning is recommended to maintain its shape and promote fruiting.