· Originating in Japan, contorted mulberrytrees (Morus alba) thrive in zones 5 through 9. This tree is also known as a contorted "Unryu" mulberry and you can learn more about it in this article. Contorted Mulberry is typically grown for its twisted corkscrew branches ('Unyro' is Japanese for twisted). It is a vigorous plant in areas with hot summers, reaching a mature height of 32 feet, with a spectacular form. However, it can be pruned to a smaller tree or shrub. The contorted mulberry is an incredibly beautiful landscape focal point. This Japanese tree features a gnarled trunk and branches. It offers a scattering of small, tasty, purple fruit under the shiny, medium-green leaves, which turn an attractive yellow during fall. Contorted Mulberry is a very rare and unique Mulberry featuring gnarled and twisted branches and grows to only 6-8 ft. in height. Enjoy this beautiful and unusual effect especially after leaves fall. The Contorted Mulberrytree is a living sculpture. This deciduous tree is celebrated for its gnarled and twisted branches that provide year-round visual interest. Contorted mulberry—often sold as Unryu mulberry—is valued not for harvest, but for structure. Its branches twist, spiral, and contort as they grow, creating a living sculpture that stands out in every season, especially once leaves drop and the framework is fully revealed. ‘Unryu’, sometimes commonly called contorted mulberry, is a cultivar that features gnarled, contorted, zigzag branching on a tree that can reach 30-40' tall but most often grows or is maintained via pruning as a much smaller shrub to 8-15' tall. Contorted Mulberry is a very rare and unique Mulberry featuring gnarled and twisted branches and grows to only 6-8 ft. in height. Enjoy this beautiful and unusual effect especially after leaves fall. The Contorted Mulberrytree is a living sculpture. This deciduous tree is celebrated for its gnarled and twisted branches that provide year-round visual interest. Contorted mulberry—often sold as Unryu mulberry—is valued not for harvest, but for structure. Its branches twist, spiral, and contort as they grow, creating a living sculpture that stands out in every season, especially once leaves drop and the framework is fully revealed. ‘Unryu’, sometimes commonly called contorted mulberry, is a cultivar that features gnarled, contorted, zigzag branching on a tree that can reach 30-40' tall but most often grows or is maintained via pruning as a much smaller shrub to 8-15' tall.
