White Mulberry (Morus alba)

White Mulberry – Fast-Growing Tree for Silkworms and Fruit

Morus alba, the White Mulberry, is a fast-growing, deciduous tree native to China, widely naturalized. It is the primary food source for silkworms. The leaves are polymorphic (lobed and unlobed). It produces sweet, edible, white to pinkish-black berries that stain. It is dioecious; male trees produce copious pollen. It tolerates a wide range of soils and urban conditions. Birds spread seeds widely, making it invasive in many areas.

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