White Mulberry (Note: The image provided is a woody branch of a tree, not a grass)
Morus alba · Deciduous Tree (Not a grass; neither C3 nor C4 in the context of turf)
Grass Family
Moraceae (Mulberry Family)
Grass Category
Ornamental / Invasive Tree
Variety / Cultivar
Common White Mulberry
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4-9
About This Grass
Medium-sized deciduous tree reaching 30-50 feet. Leaves are highly variable, often lobed, and glossy green. It is not a grass and cannot be maintained as turf.
Blade Characteristics
Not applicable (Leaves are broad, ovate, often with 3-5 lobes, serrated margins, and a cordate base)
Root System
Adventitious and aggressive woody lateral roots; can damage foundations and pipes
Growing Information
Origin Region
Native to China; widely naturalized across North America, Europe, and Asia
Growth Habit
Arborescent (Tree-like); woody perrenial with an upright, spreading canopy
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade; highly drought-tolerant once established
Mowing & Maintenance
Cannot be mowed; requires pruning and tree maintenance. Highly resistant to traditional grass management.
Special Characteristics
Highly invasive in many regions; produces edible but messy fruit; extremely fast-growing
Ecological Information
Introduced for silkworm industry; considered a noxious weed/invasive in several US states; outcompetes native Red Mulberry (Morus rubra)