Morus - Plant Encyclopedia Results

Broussonetia papyrifera (Paper Mulberry) is a large shrub or small tree, reaching heights of up to 5-10 feet tall. It is native to East Asia and China, and the bark and leaves have been traditionally used for making paper and tapa cloth. It prefers semi-shaded positions and moderate water. It is cultivated for its ornamental foliage and bright, crimson flowers which bloom from late spring to early summer. It is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9.

For people in colder regions, Broussonetia papyrifera can be grown outdoors in containers, allowing it to be moved indoors during extreme winter temperatures. Planting in a pot that is slightly larger than the root ball, and adding a well-draining growing medium such as perlite or sand will help prevent root rot. It should be watered regularly, and during winter season, when the temperatures drop to below freezing, it is best to move the pot in a protected area.

Morus macroura, or King White Mulberry, is a deciduous plant native to Tibet, Himalayas, and Indochina that can be used for bonsai. It is a small tree that typically reaches a height of 10-20 ft available in full sun or partial shade, and requires regular to moderate water. Not only is it an ethnomedical plant, but it is also edible. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 7 -10.

The King White Mulberry bears fruits, which vary in color from yellowish-white to almost black. The fruits can be up to 3-4 inches long and contain numerous small, yellowish drupelets that hold the sweet, edible pulp. Not only are the fruits edible, they are also very healthy. They are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals which can help support an overall healthy lifestyle. The juice of the bark is also used for medicinal purposes and applied to cuts and wounds.

King White Mulberry tree is a fruitful tree that can produce several hundred pounds of fruit each year. If the tree is grown in a pot in cold regions, it will need to be moved indoors during the winter and then back outdoors once temperatures warm up. This can be done with proper preparation and care, including careful watering, proper soil, and pruning to keep the size of the tree manageable. It is important to also prune off any dead or dying branches as well as any overly vigorous growth. All of these elements will help create a strong, healthy tree with an abundant yearly crop.

Varieties: Everbearing, Giant, Tice, Pakistani, White. Season: Spring, summer, Everbearing produces throughout the year. Simple heart-shaped leaves to 10. Leaves are cultivated in many parts of the world as food for silk worms. Fast growing, semi-deciduous, spreading tree. Inconspicuous green/white flowers 1/2 to 1 1/4 catkins appear in late Winter to early Spring. Fruit goes from red to black as it ripens, 3/4 to 8 long. Flower to fruit in 21-30 days.

Morus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Moraceae. The 10-16 species of deciduous trees it contains are commonly known as Mulberries. They are native to warm temperate and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, with the majority of the species native to Asia. The taxonomy of Morus is complex and disputed. Over 150 species names have been published, and although differing sources may cite different selections of accepted names, only 10-16 are generally cited as being accepted by the vast majority of botanical authorities. Morus classification is even further complicated by widespread hybridisation, wherein the hybrids are fertile.

Illinois Everbearing: This hybrid is not as well known as some of the older mulberry varieties. It originated in Illinois around 1947, and because the berries were large, flavorful, nearly seedless and had a long season, the tree was introduced commercially in 1958. Imagine clusters of very large, very sweet blackberries growing on a tree. A beautiful ornamental with dark green, tropical-looking leaves, it can reach 30 feet tall (or prune to keep smaller). Developed in White County, Illinois nearly 50 years ago, it produces berries from July to September. Exotic mulberries are easy to grow. A beautiful ornamental bearing sweet, juicy fruit. Tastes like extra-sweet blackberries. May bear fruit first year after planting. Disease and drought resistant. Plant your tree well away from paving, patios or walks. Then, beginning the very first year, you can enjoy its fruit all Spring to Summer. In fall its leaves will turn yellow, then drop. Late in spring they emerge again, soon followed by small greenish flowers. You don't have to worry about cross-pollination with this mulberry; one tree is all that is needed. Give the tree a sunny site, and do not allow it to dry out in summer. Prune it only to keep it out of your way, and low enough so the berries are easily reached. If you don't prune, its rapid growth may alarm you: despite the children's rhyme, it's not a bush but a substantial tree. Fortunately, the yellowish wood is useful. There are no bug or disease problems. Birds may compete for the berries, but there will be enough for all.