Overwintering guide
How to overwinter weeping white mulberry
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills weeping white mulberry in winter
Cutting weeping white mulberry hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering weeping white mulberry — FAQ
Does weeping white mulberry need to come indoors for winter?
Weeping White Mulberry is hardy to roughly USDA zone 4 — winter lows around -34°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Weeping White Mulberry is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move weeping white mulberry for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water weeping white mulberry in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills weeping white mulberry over winter?
Cutting weeping white mulberry hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.