"Well-behaved" and widely adaptable. Pollen may be allergenic, but fruits are messy too, so neither sex is without its issues. Not for use near paved areas due to fruit litter, unless known to be male/fruitless.
JerseyYards.org gives this tree a ringing endorsement for its wildlife value despite the litter issue. They also claim partial shade is preferred, but considering that some other sources claim it's not even tolerated, I cannot justify tagging it so.
Cal Poly and NCSU assert deer resistance, contradicted by JerseyYards.org. Dirr/Warren note that drought tolerance does not match that of M. alba or M. nigra.
Cal Poly and Sunset note that this tree's mulberries are larger and tastier than those of the invasive M. alba.
Sources: White Oak, Sunset, NCSU, Dirr, UFL, Cal Poly, JerseyYards.org, USDA, Dirr/Warren.
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