White Mulberry (Common Mulberry)
Morus alba · Moraceae (Mulberry family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to cordate, sometimes lobed with 1 to several deep lobes
Margin
Serrate to coarsely dentate
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent veins radiating from the base
Key Features
Highly variable leaf shapes on the same branch (some unlobed, some mitten-shaped or lobed), serrated margins, palmate venation, and milky sap in the twigs
Description
Morus alba is a fast-growing, small to medium-sized tree known for its dense canopy, variable foliage, and sweet, blackberry-like aggregate fruits that transition from white to pink and dark purple-black when ripe
Habitat
Thrives in disturbed areas, forest edges, urban environments, roadsides, and open fields with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils
Native Range
Native to temperate Asia (primarily China), but widely naturalized across North America, Europe, and other parts of the world