Broussonetia papyrifera

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Broussonetia papyrifera
Also known as: Paper Mulberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree
Format: Medium
Height: 9.00 m
Width: 9.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-11
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Leaves, Flowers
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Fibers, Paper, Wood

Description

Edible fruit: The fruit can be consumed raw; it consists of a ball about 1.5 cm in diameter with many small edible fruits. There is not much pulp, but it has a delicious taste. However, it is known that long-term consumption can weaken the bones. Leaves: The leaves are suitable for cooking. The dried leaf contains 1% calcium carbonate. However, there is no mention of the edibility of the leaves in this report. Flowers: No further details are available about the flowers.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 30/11

Crown Data

Crown Type: Breed treurend
Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Arbutus unedoxaera
Strawberry Tree
Provides shade and humidity retention, aiding in growth.
Cudrania tricuspidata
Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush
Offers additional fruiting opportunities and attracts pollinators.
Malus domestica
Apple
Enhances biodiversity and provides apples for consumption.
Morus nigra
Black Mulberry
Offers berries and shade, helping to sustain local fauna.
Prunus cerasifera
Cherry plum
Provides early blossoms and fruits, supporting pollinators.
Juglans regia
English Walnut
Contributes to nutrient cycling and supports a shade-loving understory.