White Mulberry (Common Mulberry)
Morus alba · Moraceae (Mulberry family)
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Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Lobed (palmately lobed with 5 lobes)
Margin
Serrate (toothed)
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Palmate venation from the base with prominent veins and midrib
Key Features
Highly variable leaf shapes on the same branch (entire, mitt-shaped, or deeply multi-lobed), milky sap when petioles are broken, and serrated leaf margins.
Description
The White Mulberry is a fast-growing, small to medium-sized deciduous tree known for its variable leaf shapes—some leaves are unlobed and cordate, while others feature deep lobes like the displayed specimen.
Habitat
Found in disturbed areas, forest edges, urban environments, and along roadsides. Prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soils, but is remarkably adaptable to poor soils and drought.
Native Range
Native to northern and eastern China, but widely naturalized across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Considered invasive in certain regions.