Morus bombycis

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Morus bombycis
Also known as: Kuwa

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree
Format: Medium
Height: 2.00 m
Width: 4.00 m
Growth Rate: -
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Fibers

Description

Fruit - can be eaten raw or used in preserves. The fruit has a diameter of about 1 cm.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07
End of Harvest: 30/09

Crown Data

Crown Type: Breed eirond
Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Asimina triloba
Papaw
Provides shade and moisture retention, plus edible fruits.
Prunus cerasifera
Cherry plum
Attracts pollinators and provides fruit, supporting a diverse ecosystem.
Prunus domestica
Plum
Adds to the fruit yield, while providing habitat for beneficial insects.
Malus prunifolia
Chinese Apple, Plumleaf crab apple
Enhances soil structure with roots and increases biodiversity.
Prunus persica
Peach
Offers fruit and combines well, promoting a healthy ecosystem.
Morus alba
White mulberry
It can improve soil quality and provide shade, which benefits Morus bombycis.