Morus alba

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Morus alba

Also known as: White mulberry

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Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree

Format: Large

Height: 18.00 m

Width: 10.00 m

Growth Rate: Moderate

Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-9

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Inner bark, Leaves, Manna

Edibility:
(4)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
Biomass, Dye, Fibers, Wood, Carbon farming

Description

Fruit - raw. The fruit has a sweet taste, but is usually tasteless. The fruits of the cultivar 'Pendulum' that were tasted in Kew in July 1994 had a pleasant flavor. When the fruit is dried, it acquires a richer taste and can be used as a substitute for raisins. The fruit is up to 25 mm long. Note: please read the information on toxicity above. Young leaves and shoots can be boiled. In times of famine, they can serve as an alternative food source. The leaves are a good vegetable, rich in carotene and calcium. Protein preparations made from young mulberry leaves are an excellent supplement to low-protein diets. The leaves also contain 10% tannin. The bark can be burned and ground into a meal, which can then be used as a thickening agent in soups, or mixed with grains when making bread. The tree could provide an edible basket. Young shoots can serve as a tea substitute.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07

End of Harvest: 30/09

Crown Data

Crown Type: Breed piramidaal

Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Polygonum bistorta, Persicaria bistorta Bistort, Meadow bistort, Snakeweed	Enhances aesthetic appeal and attracts pollinators with their flowers.
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry	Provides fruits in different seasons and improves soil health.
Cudrania tricuspidata Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush	Attracts pollinators and provides additional fruit production.
Morus nigra Black Mulberry	Enhances soil structure and provides shade, benefiting growth conditions.
Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle	Acts as a natural pest deterrent while improving biodiversity.
Cornus mas Cornelian cherry dogwood	Provides early spring flowers that attract pollinators to the garden.
Symphoricarpos albus Snowberry	Provides ground cover and suppresses weeds while attracting birds.
Brassica oleracea Perennial broccoli, collards, kale	Improves soil health and can help deter pests with its strong scent.