Mulberry, White
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Last Updated: Sep 11, 2024, 11:35 AM
This tree is one of the 150 trees initially included in the arboretum to coincide with the campus's 150th anniversary celebration.
Scientific Name:
Morus alba
Cultivar:
Native to:
China
Mature Height and Width:
30-50 feet by 30-50 feet
Additional Notes:
White mulberry has been taken from its native China and planted around the world as a source of fruit and shade. Its most unique benefit is the use of its leaves as a food source for silkworms. Widespread planting of white mulberry in the southwestern U.S. has been blamed for an increase in pollen allergy incidence. This is a particularly great concern among many who have moved to that region to avoid the airborne allergens associated with moister climates.