Plant Details

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Broussonetia papyrifera
Also known as: Paper Mulberry

Plant Properties

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

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-11
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Leaves, Flowers
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Fibre, 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: Broad weeping
Crown Density: Dense crown