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| Identification |
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Genus
Morus
Species
alba
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
white mulberry
sang ye
Family
MORACEAE
Specimen number
S13853
Data source
Allergy p262;DyePl p58;GrUnFr p235;MedPl p235;UnFruit pp173-183;Xeri p302
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Ascending
Overall height
45'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The bark of Morus alba as well as the wood has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Yellow is the most typical color produced by White mulberry. Morus alba is known as sang ye in Chinese. Mulberry was used in Bosnia and Herzegovina for dyeing. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This species does best in full sun to partial shade. It usually does best in dry soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Mar 01 - May 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antiemetic
expectorant
dental anesthetic
laxative
elephantiasis treatment
tinnitus remedy
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Twigs
Fruit
Root bark
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are a white to pink drupe. It is very sweet and completely without tartness. Some of its possible culinary uses include: in jam, in drinks and in sweets. Morus alba is a good source for the production of wine. White mulberry is most often used dried or fresh. This plant has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as an antiemetic, as an expectorant, as a dental anesthetic and as a laxative. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. The leaves together with the twigs and the fruit and the root bark are considered to be the valuable parts by the herbalist. This is a light producer of pollen but should cause problems to only the most sensitive hay fever sufferers. Hay fever season usually extends from March to May.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Bark
Wood
Dye color
yellow
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Cutting
Layering
Seed
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Orchard
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Jul 01 - Jul 31
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Jam
Wine
Drinks
Dried
Sweets
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
a white to pink drupe
Flavor / texture
very sweet and completely without tartness
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Morus alba is self fertile. Harvesting usually occurs in July. White mulberry can be propagated using a cutting or by layering or by seed. This plant is a cultivated ornamental. This species is considered to have originated from Bosnia and Herzegovina and China.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Morus alba is a woody perennial. White mulberry is deciduous in nature.
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