Broussonetia papyrifera
Paper mulberry, Kapa
Broussonetia Broussonetia
B. papyrifera - B. papyrifera is a rounded, suckering, borderline hardy, large deciduous shrub or small tree with ovate to deeply lobed, rough-hairy, finely-toothed, grey-green leaves, velvety beneath, and stout, pendent pale yellow to pale green catkins in late spring and early summer followed by edible, mulberry-like, orange-red fruit on female plants.
Broussonetia papyrifera is: Deciduous
Rounded, Suckering
Pale-yellow in Spring; Pale-yellow in Summer
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Leaf spot , Canker Leaf spot , Canker
Pruning group 1 in late autumn or early winter when fully dormant to prevent sap from bleeding.
Suckers, Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed, Hardwood cuttings
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Broussonetia papyrifera (Paper mulberry) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
Specimen tree, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Grows in almost any well-drained, fertile soil in sun with shelter from strong winds. Tolerates dapple shade, heat, humidity, drought, and air pollution. Usually remains a large shrub in areas with cool summers. Tends to be invasive in introduced areas. F
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Broussonetia papyrifera
Paper mulberry, Kapa
Broussonetia Broussonetia
B. papyrifera - B. papyrifera is a rounded, suckering, borderline hardy, large deciduous shrub or small tree with ovate to deeply lobed, rough-hairy, finely-toothed, grey-green leaves, velvety beneath, and stout, pendent pale yellow to pale green catkins in late spring and early summer followed by edible, mulberry-like, orange-red fruit on female plants.
Deciduous
Rounded, Suckering
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Pale-yellow in Spring; Pale-yellow in Summer
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Pruning group 1 in late autumn or early winter when fully dormant to prevent sap from bleeding.
Suckers, Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed, Hardwood cuttings
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Broussonetia papyrifera (Paper mulberry) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
Specimen tree, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Grows in almost any well-drained, fertile soil in sun with shelter from strong winds. Tolerates dapple shade, heat, humidity, drought, and air pollution. Usually remains a large shrub in areas with cool summers. Tends to be invasive in introduced areas. F
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
Broussonetia papyrifera (Paper mulberry)
Trichoferus campestris
Insect
Absent
3
3
Longhorn beetle from Asia; now present in Eastern EU; which could potentially be a threat to ornamental and fruit trees if introduced to UK. Wooden packaging is likely to be the main pathway of entry. Initial PRA has not revealed a significant threat; but further evidence and information will be gathered to consider a further assessment; most likely through EPPO. Targeted monitoring will be carried out.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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This plant likes... | Garden match | |
Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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