

How to identify Mulberry (Morus alba)
Mulberry, also known as Common mulberry
Mulberry is recognized by its milky sap that seeps from young, broken twigs. It produces unisexual flowers on separate plants. The foliage is typically broad and green, providing a dense canopy. Mulberry's globular fruits, adored by avian fauna, are known to create maintenance issues due to their ability to stain surfaces upon dropping. Seedlings of mulberry exhibit rapid growth and may require diligent management to prevent weedy proliferation.
Milky sap from twigs
Fruit stains surfaces
Glossy, toothed leaves
Distinctive bark changes with age
Fleshy, sweet-tasting drupes
The leaves of mulberry are alternate and simple with toothed edges. They vary in shape, being unlobed, mitten-shaped, or 3-lobed. Leaves are glossy, with the upper surface being either hairless or rough with small raised dots, and the lower surface either hairless or hairy along the veins. Typically, they can reach up to 8 inches (20 cm) in length. The vein pattern is prominent, adding to their distinctive texture.
The flowers of mulberry are small and clustered tightly. Male and female flowers are found on separate plants. The male flowers are tiny, green, and arranged in a catkin inflorescence measuring 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) long. Female flowers are also tiny and green but are arranged in a spike inflorescence. Key identifying features include the green color and distinct inflorescence types. These flowers typically bloom in late spring to early summer.
The fruit of mulberry is an aggregation of small drupes that collectively resemble a blackberry in structure. Each individual fleshy drupe is part of the larger syncarpous gruit, which is typically oblong in shape. Upon maturation, the fruit exhibits a varied palette ranging from white to pink, and eventually to a deep black color. The fruits are succulent and sweet-tasting when ripe, providing an appealing food source for wildlife and humans alike. They generally range in length from 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm), with a soft and slightly gritty texture due to the presence of minute seeds within each drupe.
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Scientific Classification of Mulberry