Morus alba

Morus alba - White mulberry


Description and Uses

Morus alba (White mulberry) is a tropical tree from North China . It is mainly grown for its fruit crops , which have a short shelf life. The crop is harvested by hand picking. It starts flowering after 4 - 8 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; fuel, fodder, timber, ornamental, fruit, repellent pesticide, oil. The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 670 - 850 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is fast, it's energetic value is 4500 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 25 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Morus alba has a lifespan of 40 years.


Environmental limitations

The tree is 34 meters tall with a crown of 21 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 600 cm and a row distance of 600 cm. It is very fast growing and shade tolerant. Morus alba has a deep root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is uni-sexual and is pollinated by wind. Morus alba is {missing data} and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Morus alba thrives in an altitude of 50 to 3300 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is -5°C; optimally between 10 - 33°C. The optimal rainfall is 2750 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1500 - 2500mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is intolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire intolerant.


Pests and Diseases

Morus alba is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .


Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 44 months. There are approximative 0 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}

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Igoji, Kenya - 2014-09-19
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Rijs, Netherlands - 2019-12-10
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Nairobi, Kenya - 2016-10-30
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Jerusalem, Israel - 2019-12-14
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Holon, Israel - 2019-12-12
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Species
Common name
Rosids
Rosales
Moraceae
Conocephaloideae
Morus alba
White mulberry
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Parameter Rating
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Apiculture

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Medicinal

Oil

Timber

Grow-speed

Firewood

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