White Mulberry
Morus alba
Morus alba, known as white mulberry, common mulberry and silkworm mulberry, is a fast-growing, small to medium-sized mulberry tree which grows to 10–20 m (33–66 ft) tall. It is native to China and is widely cultivated and naturalized elsewhere. The species is widely cultivated to feed the silkworms employed in the commercial production of silk. It is also notable for the rapid release of its pollen, which is launched at greater than half the speed of sound.
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At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 8 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–9
- Layers
- canopy, understory
Functional roles
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
When: Hardwood cuttings winter
Sweeter, milder fruit than black mulberry; leaves are good livestock fodder.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.