Broussonetia papyrifera - STDS 6-8 CM

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.