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Mulberries (Morus)
Mulberries (Morus) are part of the fig family. The leaves of white mulberries are the food source for silkworms, so the cultivation of these plants has been vital for Chinese silk manufacturing for thousands of years. German legend, meanwhile, holds that the plant is a symbol of evil spirits and the devil uses its roots to polish his shoes.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Key Facts About Mulberries
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Attributes of Mulberries
Planting Time
Spring, Fall
Harvest Time
Summer, Fall
Plant Height
8 m
Spread
10 m
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
5 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Mulberries
Distribution of Mulberries
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Distribution Map of Mulberries
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Mulberries
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The mulberries genus consists of deciduous trees famously known for their fruit, the 'mulberries.' The Basic Care needs include full sun or partial shade exposure, regular watering but well-draining soil, and temperaturetolerance between -2℃ - 40℃. Some possible challenges include pests such as birds, caterpillars, or scale insects, and diseases like Root Rot and Bacterial Blight. Seasonal considerations involve a more frequent watering regime during summers, pruning in late winter or early spring, and winter protection for young plants.
How to Water Mulberries?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Mulberries?
How to Propagate Mulberries?
How to Plant Mulberries?
Exploring the Mulberries Plants
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8 most common species：
Mulberry
A unique and easy-to-grow edible landscaping plant, the mulberry is prized for its tasty fruits as well as its exquisite ornamental appeal. Originally native to China, this plant was valued for its role in silk production: silkworms will only eat the leaves of mulberry trees, making them crucial for the product's creation. Ultimately, the trees were sold around the world and are used today in different countries that produce silk.
Black mulberry
Black mulberry (Morus nigra) is a deciduous flowering tree native to southwestern Asia and the Iberian Peninsula. Black mulberry has been cultivated for a very long time in Europe and China for its edible fruit. It was imported into Britain in the 17th century with hope it would be useful in cultivating silkworms. However, silkworms prefer the white mulberry.
Red mulberry
Red mulberry (Morus rubra) is a small- to medium-sized deciduous tree. Its sweet fruits are edible and look like blackberries. They can be eaten raw or boiled and are used in cake or pastry fillings. They can also be fermented to make alcoholic mulberry wine. Records of interactions with red mulberry plants by English settlers date back to the first days of colonization in what is now Virginia.
White mulberry
The white mulberry (Morus australis) is native to northern China but is naturalized in the USA. It is cultivated to feed the silkworms involved in the commercial production of silk. When it releases its pollen, the stamens act as catapults, and the pollen is ejected at 380 miles per hour, the fastest recorded movement in the plant world.
Hua mulberry
Hua mulberry is a deciduous tree notable for its broad canopy and toothed, heart-shaped leaves. Often found in forests and riverbanks, it thrives in well-drained soil, benefiting from sunlight. The tree's bark is deeply grooved, and it bears sweet, edible fruit that resembles blackberries, which ripens in summer and attracts a variety of wildlife.
Texas mulberry
Texas mulberry is a resilient small tree or shrub with a broad, bush-like form. It is distinguished by its tiny leaves, which are adapted to thrive in the arid regions it typically inhabits. The branches bear inconspicuous but fragrant flowers, leading to edible fruits resembling miniature blackberries, attracting various wildlife and fulfilling a key role in its ecosystem.
White mulberry 'Pendula'
‘Pendula’ means ‘hanging’ in Latin, and refers to the dangling or weeping branches of White mulberry 'Pendula'. This is a female hybrid that produces attractive white and pink fruit in contrast to the similar Morus alba 'Chaparral', which is male. White mulberry 'Pendula' makes a striking low-maintenance specimen shrub.
Red mulberry
Red mulberry is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 70ft tall. Its wood is valued for its strength and durability. However, this variety can cause allergy-like symptoms if the sap gets on the skin or in the eyes.
All Species of Mulberries
Mulberry
Mulberry
A unique and easy-to-grow edible landscaping plant, the mulberry is prized for its tasty fruits as well as its exquisite ornamental appeal. Originally native to China, this plant was valued for its role in silk production: silkworms will only eat the leaves of mulberry trees, making them crucial for the product's creation. Ultimately, the trees were sold around the world and are used today in different countries that produce silk.
Black mulberry
Black mulberry
Black mulberry (Morus nigra) is a deciduous flowering tree native to southwestern Asia and the Iberian Peninsula. Black mulberry has been cultivated for a very long time in Europe and China for its edible fruit. It was imported into Britain in the 17th century with hope it would be useful in cultivating silkworms. However, silkworms prefer the white mulberry.
Red mulberry
Red mulberry
Red mulberry (Morus rubra) is a small- to medium-sized deciduous tree. Its sweet fruits are edible and look like blackberries. They can be eaten raw or boiled and are used in cake or pastry fillings. They can also be fermented to make alcoholic mulberry wine. Records of interactions with red mulberry plants by English settlers date back to the first days of colonization in what is now Virginia.
White mulberry
White mulberry
The white mulberry (Morus australis) is native to northern China but is naturalized in the USA. It is cultivated to feed the silkworms involved in the commercial production of silk. When it releases its pollen, the stamens act as catapults, and the pollen is ejected at 380 miles per hour, the fastest recorded movement in the plant world.
Hua mulberry
Hua mulberry
Hua mulberry is a deciduous tree notable for its broad canopy and toothed, heart-shaped leaves. Often found in forests and riverbanks, it thrives in well-drained soil, benefiting from sunlight. The tree's bark is deeply grooved, and it bears sweet, edible fruit that resembles blackberries, which ripens in summer and attracts a variety of wildlife.
Texas mulberry
Texas mulberry
Texas mulberry is a resilient small tree or shrub with a broad, bush-like form. It is distinguished by its tiny leaves, which are adapted to thrive in the arid regions it typically inhabits. The branches bear inconspicuous but fragrant flowers, leading to edible fruits resembling miniature blackberries, attracting various wildlife and fulfilling a key role in its ecosystem.
White mulberry 'Pendula'
White mulberry 'Pendula'
‘Pendula’ means ‘hanging’ in Latin, and refers to the dangling or weeping branches of White mulberry 'Pendula'. This is a female hybrid that produces attractive white and pink fruit in contrast to the similar Morus alba 'Chaparral', which is male. White mulberry 'Pendula' makes a striking low-maintenance specimen shrub.
Red mulberry
Red mulberry
Red mulberry is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 70ft tall. Its wood is valued for its strength and durability. However, this variety can cause allergy-like symptoms if the sap gets on the skin or in the eyes.
Himalayan mulberry
Himalayan mulberry
Himalayan mulberry (Morus macroura) are part of the fig family. The leaves of white himalayan mulberry are the food source for silkworms, so the cultivation of these plants has been vital for Chinese silk manufacturing for thousands of years. German legend, meanwhile, holds that the plant is a symbol of evil spirits and the devil uses its roots to polish his shoes.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Mulberries
Morus
Mulberries (Morus) are part of the fig family. The leaves of white mulberries are the food source for silkworms, so the cultivation of these plants has been vital for Chinese silk manufacturing for thousands of years. German legend, meanwhile, holds that the plant is a symbol of evil spirits and the devil uses its roots to polish his shoes.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Key Facts About Mulberries
Feedback
Attributes of Mulberries
Planting Time
Spring, Fall
Harvest Time
Summer, Fall
Plant Height
8 m
Spread
10 m
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
5 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Mulberries
Distribution of Mulberries
Feedback
Distribution Map of Mulberries
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Mulberries
Feedback
The mulberries genus consists of deciduous trees famously known for their fruit, the 'mulberries.' The Basic Care needs include full sun or partial shade exposure, regular watering but well-draining soil, and temperaturetolerance between -2℃ - 40℃. Some possible challenges include pests such as birds, caterpillars, or scale insects, and diseases like Root Rot and Bacterial Blight. Seasonal considerations involve a more frequent watering regime during summers, pruning in late winter or early spring, and winter protection for young plants.
How to Water Mulberries?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Mulberries?
How to Propagate Mulberries?
How to Plant Mulberries?
Exploring the Mulberries Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Mulberry
A unique and easy-to-grow edible landscaping plant, the mulberry is prized for its tasty fruits as well as its exquisite ornamental appeal. Originally native to China, this plant was valued for its role in silk production: silkworms will only eat the leaves of mulberry trees, making them crucial for the product's creation. Ultimately, the trees were sold around the world and are used today in different countries that produce silk.
Black mulberry
Black mulberry (Morus nigra) is a deciduous flowering tree native to southwestern Asia and the Iberian Peninsula. Black mulberry has been cultivated for a very long time in Europe and China for its edible fruit. It was imported into Britain in the 17th century with hope it would be useful in cultivating silkworms. However, silkworms prefer the white mulberry.
Red mulberry
Red mulberry (Morus rubra) is a small- to medium-sized deciduous tree. Its sweet fruits are edible and look like blackberries. They can be eaten raw or boiled and are used in cake or pastry fillings. They can also be fermented to make alcoholic mulberry wine. Records of interactions with red mulberry plants by English settlers date back to the first days of colonization in what is now Virginia.
White mulberry
The white mulberry (Morus australis) is native to northern China but is naturalized in the USA. It is cultivated to feed the silkworms involved in the commercial production of silk. When it releases its pollen, the stamens act as catapults, and the pollen is ejected at 380 miles per hour, the fastest recorded movement in the plant world.
Show More Species
All Species of Mulberries
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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