Morus Alba Or Mulberry Tree 3.0-3.5m شجرة توت

Mulberry Tree

Mulberry Tree or Morus Alba (توت) is spreading medium tree with ovate to heart-shaped, sometimes lobed, glossy, bright green leaves, to 20cm long, truning yellow in autumn. Ovoid, insipid-tasting white fruit, to 3 - 5cm long, ripening to white and yellow, are borne in late summer.

🌳 Mulberry Tree (Genus: Morus) is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree known for its sweet, edible fruits and distinctive foliage. Here's a breakdown of what makes it special:

🌱 Botanical Profile

• Family: Moraceae (same family as figs and breadfruit)

• Native Regions: Temperate Asia and North America

• Common Species:

  • White Mulberry (Morus alba)** – native to China, historically used for silkworm farming

  • Red Mulberry (Morus rubra)** – native to eastern North America, known for its rich flavor

  • Black Mulberry (Morus nigra)** – native to western Asia, prized for its juicy, tart-sweet fruit2

🍇 Fruit & Leaves

• Fruit Type: Aggregate fruit, similar to blackberries

• Colors: White, pink, red, purple, or black depending on species

• Leaves: Broad, often lobed or heart-shaped, with a rough upper surface and hairy underside

• Sap: Milky white when stems are broken

🌿 Growth & Uses

• Height: Typically 20–60 feet, though some varieties stay shrub-like

• Flowers: Tiny greenish catkins, wind-pollinated

• Uses:

  • Culinary: Fruits used in jams, pies, wines

  • Agricultural: Leaves feed silkworms

  • Ornamental: Cultivated for shade and landscaping

Mulberry trees are fast-growing when young and carry a rich cultural history across continents.