Paper Mulberry
Broussonetia papyrifera
A small deciduous tree or large shrub currently showing characteristic lobed leaves with some browning margins, growing in a terracotta pot.
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade, approximately 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- Water
- Water regularly when the top inch of soil feels dry, allowing excess water to drain freely to prevent root rot.
- Growth
- Perennial deciduous woody plant with a fast growth rate, typically reaching 30 to 50 feet in maturity when planted in the ground, but easily kept smaller in containers.
Care instructions
Provide full sun to partial shade, keep the soil moderately moist with good drainage, and apply a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade, approximately 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Watering
Water regularly when the top inch of soil feels dry, allowing excess water to drain freely to prevent root rot.
Soil
Well-draining loamy or sandy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH range of 6.0 to 7.0.
Hardiness zone
USDA Hardiness Zones 6 through 9.
Growth habit
Perennial deciduous woody plant with a fast growth rate, typically reaching 30 to 50 feet in maturity when planted in the ground, but easily kept smaller in containers.
Bloom season
Spring, producing inconspicuous greenish flowers followed by round cluster fruits in summer.
Propagation
Propagated easily through stem cuttings, root cuttings, or seeds sown in spring.
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to root rot if overwatered, and may occasionally attract aphids or spider mites in indoor or container settings.
Similar species
White Mulberry (Morus alba), distinguished by its more variable leaf shapes and different bark texture.