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Mulberry Tree

PLANT INFO:

Mulberry Tree (Morus

  • Has wide spreading branches and a wide rounded shape.

  • The leaves are alternate, simple, broadly oval in shape, sharp pointed, 3 to 5 inches long with toothed margins. They are variable in shape.

  • Usually the different leaf shapes will be present on the same tree; occasionally, only a single leaf shape will occur on a tree.

  • The undersuface of the leaves are hairy, especially along the leaf midrib.

  • The fruit is blackberry-like, oblong 1 to 1 1/2 inches long, dark purple to black when ripe, and very sweet and edible. 

  • The twigs are slender, brown, smooth, and the leaf scars have many bundle scars.

  • Buds are 1/4 inch long, light brown in color, without a terminal bud.

  • The bark smooth and light orange brown on young trees becoming furrowed and brown on older trees.

  • Unlike most tree species, the mulberries have milky sap. 

  • Flowering occurs in early spring and the fruits mature about two months later. 

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