Chaparral Mulberry is a small deciduous, fruitless tree with cascading branches. Branches reach to the ground. Trunks generally grow 6 to 8 feet tall, with the branches arching up a little higher; width is about 8 to 12 feet. Interesting little accent.
Grow in rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prune in late fall or winter to avoid bleeding. Tolerates heat, drought, and a somewhat wide range of soils, including alkaline ones. Shallow rooted. Non-fruiting mulberry are more drought tolerant than fruiting forms.