Broussonetia papyrifera - 200-250 CM C50

Description
Attention! The species Broussonetia papyrifera is categorised as an invasive species in Switzerland and may not be traded, planted or otherwise spread there. The Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) is a multi-stemmed, picturesque small tree with decorative, orange-red, round fruits. The Paper mulberry also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and is around 4 metres wide.

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Paper mulberrys are medium green, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 7 - 20 cm in size. Paper mulberry is bright golden yellow in autumn.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Paper mulberry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Multi-stemmed, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Fruit
The orange-red, round fruits of Broussonetia papyrifera are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Shoots
The shoots of Broussonetia papyrifera are olive green.

Root
Broussonetia papyrifera is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.