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Morus kagayamae (bombycis) - Mûrier platane
Morus kagayamae (bombycis) - Mûrier platane
Morus kagayamae (bombycis) - Mûrier platane
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Morus kagayamae, also known as the Plane Tree Mulberry, is a species with large deeply cut leaves that are dark green and turn golden yellow in autumn. This tree has a spreading habit, wider than it is tall when not pruned, and its dense foliage provides significant shade in summer. It is particularly appreciated as a shade tree in hot climates, as it resists drought well. It can be planted near the sea as it tolerates salt spray. In addition to its highly decorative foliage, it produces edible fruits in the form of mulberries, which have a sweet taste. Hardy, it enjoys full sun, or partial shade in hot regions, and grows well in ordinary, deep, and well-drained soil.
Morus kagayamae (syn. Morus bombycis) belongs to the Moraceae family, like fig trees (Ficus), Maclura, and Broussonetia. It is native to Southeast Asia, mainly Japan.
It grows quickly, initially with a slightly rounded habit, then spreading with age, reaching approximately 10m (33ft) wide and 8m (26ft) tall. In hot regions, it is often pruned horizontally, removing any poorly oriented branches to maximise its shade. It should be severely pruned each winter, removing a good portion of the new growth to maintain the main branches.
It has large leaves measuring 15 to 25cm (6 to 10in) long, deeply cut with a strongly acuminate central lobe. They vaguely resemble plane tree leaves, but they are dark green and shiny on top, while the underside is lighter. Highly decorative, they also turn yellow in autumn, and sometimes even at the beginning of winter as they fall late. In April-May, it produces inconspicuous catkins, which then develop into mulberry-like fruits. Starting off red, they turn black and are very sweet. They are appreciated by birds and pollinating insects. However, they can stain tiles or terrace paving when they fall on the ground. Morus kagayamae is moderately hardy, tolerating temperatures down to -12°C (10.4°F), or even -15°C (5°F) for older specimens. However, it is highly resistant to heat and drought once established. It also tolerates severe pruning and is well-suited to urban environments and paved soils, which explains its widespread presence in cities.
The Plane Tree Mulberry is a perfect tree for regions with hot summers, where strong shade is appreciated. It can be planted individually on a lawn in a natural form, without pruning, to enjoy its decorative foliage. Alternatively, it can be incorporated into a mixed border to provide shade for ferns such as Cyrtomium falcatum with its beautiful shiny dark green fronds, which will complement the mulberry leaves. Add some hellebores to enjoy their superb flowering in various colours, and also consider epimedium, a perennial that is not widely known despite its ornamental qualities and ease of cultivation. You will be captivated by the delicate flowers with their surprising shapes and the wide range of available colours.
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Plant in spring in cooler areas, or in autumn in warm regions. Plant in well-drained, rather fertile and deep soil, that is not too chalky or too acidic. Position it in full sun. Be careful not to damage its roots during planting. It can tolerate moderately cold temperatures down to -12 to -15 °C (10.4 to 5°F) at its coldest for mature specimens, and it also withstands drought once well rooted. It is well suited for coastal areas as it tolerates sea spray well.
It is widely planted as a shade tree due to its spreading habit and large leaves. In this usage, it is usually pruned every winter to maintain its shape and limit its growth.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.