Broussonetia kazinoki
Kozo
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Broussonetia kazinoki.
Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Kozo
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Japanse papierboom
- French
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- Mûrier à papier
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Kew's family placement for the genus Broussonetia (WCVP v16).
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Well-drained, Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Full sun
Uses
Fruit, Leaves, Flowers
Fibre
Description
Fruit - raw. The sweet fruit has a diameter of about 1 cm and consists of small edible fruits that protrude. Although there is not much edible flesh, it has a delicious flavor. Prolonged consumption of this fruit may weaken the bones. The leaves can be cooked and used as a vegetable. Additionally, there are also flowers present.
Harvest
Crown
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 754715; name ID 2683745; Broussonetia L'Hér. ex Vent.. Family column.
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