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Broussonetia papyrifera

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry, Tapa cloth tree

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Description

Broussonetia papyrifera (paper mulberry) is native to the subtropical regions of East Asia. From the beginning of our era, the species had already spread in Asia and Australia, as its bark was used to make barkcloth for clothing. In 1751, an English amateur gardener Peter Collinson took seeds from the tree to England and then to Europe. In cultivation, the paper mulberry reaches heights up to 12 metres. With its beautiful wide habit, it is a perfect shade tree.

In May, Broussonetia papyrifera blooms dioecious: with male and female flowers on individual trees. The male flowers are long, grey-blue catkins, and the female flowers are small, violet-blue balls. The female flowers bud into orange balls with many little edible fruits. The paper mulberry has large, slightly hairy, variable leaves, from laciniate and palmate to egg-shaped with a smooth edge. Its autumn colours are a deep warm yellow.

The paper mulberry requires a sunny environment, sheltered from wind, in nutrient-rich, dry to moist soil. The tree thrives in parks and central reservations, in cemeteries and in large gardens. To prevent bleeding, make sure to prune Broussonetia papyrifera during winter dormancy, between the time when the leaves start to fall and the beginning of winter.

Types of planting

Tree types

standard trees multi-stemmed trees shade trees characteristic trees

Topiary on stem

fval multi-stem umbrella

Use

Location

park central reservation large garden cemetery

Pavement

none none

Characteristics

Crown shape

rounded rounded

Crown structure

semi-open semi-open

Height

8 - 12 m

Width

6 - 10 m

Winter hardiness zone

7A - 11B

Aspects

Wind

intolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay light clay sand

Nutrient level

rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

dry moist

Light requirements

sun

pH range

acidic neutral alkaline
6.1 - 7.8

Host plant/forage plant

bees birds small mammals

Extreme environments

tolerant to dryness

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Seasonal colours

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Flowers

Flowers

catkins heads striking

Flower colour

violet blue

Flowering period

May

Leaves

Leaf colour

green underside grey-green

Leaves

deciduous cordate big slightly hairy lobate

Autumn colour

yellow

Fruits

Fruit colour

orange-red

Fruits

striking edible large drupe

Bark

Bark colour

grey-brown

Bark

slightly furrowed

Twigs

Twig colour

brown

Twigs

hairy

Root system

Root system

shallow fleshy roots

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Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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