Russian White Mulberry vs Korean Boxwood - TreeTime.ca

Russian White Mulberry vs Korean Boxwood

Morus alba tatarica

Buxus microphylla Koreana

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Russian White Mulberry
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Russian White Mulberry is a cold hardy and adaptable tree. It is a great choice for the impatient gardener as it reaches its mature height in a short period of time and has an attractive, dense, and rounded form.

Odd looking berries are produced among a backdrop of glossy, deep green foliage. The blackberry-esque berries ripen slowly over the season, ranging in color from white, pink, and purple-violet. While the berries are not well regarded for fresh eating, they have made tasty jams and preserves.

Korean Boxwood is a vibrant evergreen shrub. A top choice for colder climates, this shrub will look stunning lining a driveway or as a foundation plant.

Easy to root in and maintain, Korean Boxwood's thick foliage is deer resistant and turns an attractive yellow-brown to purplish in winter. Consider applying mulch around the base to keep the roots moist and cool.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Korean Boxwood seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Russian White Mulberry Quick Facts

Korean Boxwood Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow-brown to purple
Berries: white, tart, nutritious and sweet
Flavor: light sweet taste
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none