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Paper mulberry

Paper mulberry

Broussonetia papyrifera

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 6a – Zone 10b

A fast-growing deciduous tree native to East Asia, valued historically for its inner bark used in papermaking. It produces small flowers and orange fruit, with attractive lobed leaves and a spreading canopy.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
30–50′ tall × 30–50′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 6aZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Canopy

The tallest trees that form the overstory.

Sub-canopy

Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Eastern Asia

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlfiberwildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, root cutting, sucker

Companion Planting

Plants well with