White Mulberry (Common Mulberry)

Morus alba · Moraceae (Mulberry family)

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White Mulberry (Common Mulberry)

Leaf Morphology

Leaf Type

Simple, deciduous

Shape

Ovate to cordate, occasionally lobed with 1-3 lobes

Margin

Serrate (coarsely toothed)

Arrangement

Alternate

Venation

Palmate venation with prominent yellowish veins radiating from the base

Key Features

Coarsely toothed margins, variable leaf shape (unlobed to deeply lobed on the same tree), milky sap in twigs and petioles, and prominent palmate veins starting from an asymmetric cordate base

Description

The White Mulberry is a fast-growing deciduous tree or large shrub reaching heights of 33 to 60 feet.

Habitat

Found in disturbed areas, forest edges, urban environments, and along roadsides; prefers full sun and well-drained soils but is highly adaptable

Native Range

Native to northern China and widely naturalized across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia

Identified on 10/12/2026