plantsDavid Kimtree, mulberry

Mulberry Tree

plantsDavid Kimtree, mulberry
Mulberry Tree

Mulberry trees are fast-growing with sweet berries, though they can be messy and invasive in some regions.

Morus spp.

Origin: China

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8

Pros:

  • Edible berries – sweet fruit enjoyed by people and birds

  • Fast-growing – provides quick shade

Cons:

  • Messy fruit – stains sidewalks and attracts pests

  • Invasive tendencies – displaces native vegetation