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Chaparral Weeping Mulberry

Morus alba 'Chaparral'

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Rated for zones 4 to 8. Great in a pot brought indoors for winter, or as an annual.

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Houseplant: grows indoors in any zone
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Plant Characteristics Cold hardy, Fast-growing, Seedless, Non-invasive, Thornless, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant
Sunlight Full sun
Height 8-10 ft
Width 12-15 ft
Growth Rate Medium
Flower Color White
Botanical Name Morus alba 'Chaparral'
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Can I train chaparral. Ulberry tree to be umbrella shaped and have it be flat on the bottom

Nature Hills Nursery

Thank you for your interesting question about training your Chaparral Weeping Mulberry! It's a great choice for a unique landscape feature, and your vision for an umbrella shape with a flat bottom is certainly achievable with consistent pruning and training.

The Chaparral Weeping Mulberry (Morus alba 'Chaparral') is a weeping form of mulberry that naturally develops a cascading habit. This makes it an excellent candidate for shaping into an umbrella or mushroom form. Here's how you can approach it:

Initial Training and Staking: When the tree is young, you'll need to stake the central leader (the main upright stem) to the desired height where you want the "umbrella" canopy to begin. This will encourage vertical growth until it reaches your preferred height.
Encouraging Lateral Growth: Once the central leader reaches the desired height, you can start to encourage lateral (horizontal) branching. Pruning the tip of the central leader at this point can stimulate branching lower down.

Pruning for Shape: This is where the artistry comes in!

Umbrella Shape: Allow the weeping branches to grow outwards and downwards, creating the umbrella canopy. You'll want to prune any branches that try to grow straight up or inwards to maintain the open, umbrella form.

Flat Bottom: To achieve a "flat bottom," you'll need to consistently prune the weeping branches at a uniform height from the ground. This creates a clear line underneath the canopy. You'll be essentially giving the tree a "haircut" underneath to maintain that flat plane. This will likely be an ongoing task as the branches continue to grow.

Timing of Pruning: The best time for significant structural pruning on mulberries is generally in late winter or early spring while the tree is still dormant. This allows you to clearly see the branch structure. Light shaping and tip pruning can be done throughout the growing season to maintain the desired form. Be aware that mulberries can "bleed" sap if pruned too heavily in spring, but this is generally not harmful to the tree.

Consistency is Key: Achieving and maintaining this specific shape will require consistent annual (or even more frequent) pruning. The Chaparral Weeping Mulberry is a vigorous grower, so regular attention will be necessary to keep its desired form.

With patience and regular attention to pruning, you can absolutely train your Chaparral Weeping Mulberry into that beautiful umbrella shape with a flat bottom, creating a stunning focal point in your garden!

Cultivating beauty together,
Nature Hills Plant Care Team

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