Morus Alba Or Mulberry Tree 3.0-3.5m شجرة توت

🌳 Mulberry Tree (Morus)

The Mulberry Tree, also known as Morus Alba or توت, is a small to medium-sized tree with wide, green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. It produces white or yellow fruit in late summer.

🌱 Quick Facts

• Family: Moraceae (same as figs and breadfruit)

• Native to: Asia and North America

• Common Types:

  • White Mulberry (Morus alba): From China, used to feed silkworms

  • Red Mulberry (Morus rubra): From North America, has rich-tasting fruit

  • Black Mulberry (Morus nigra): From western Asia, known for juicy, sweet-tart fruit

🍇 Fruit & Leaves

• Fruit: Looks like blackberries; comes in white, pink, red, purple, or black

• Leaves: Heart-shaped or lobed, rough on top, hairy underneath

• Sap: White and milky when the stem is broken

🌿 Growth & Uses

• Height: Grows 20–60 feet tall (some stay small like shrubs)

• Flowers: Small green clusters, spread by wind

• Uses:

  • Food: Fruit is used in jams, pies, and wine

  • Farming: Leaves are food for silkworms

  • Gardening: Grown for shade and beauty

Mulberry trees grow quickly when young and are valued in many cultures around the world.