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  3. Vascular Plants
  4. Dicots
  5. Roses, Elms, Figs, and Allies
  6. Fig Family
  7. Paper Mulberries
  8. Paper Mulberry

species 38,471 observations

Paper Mulberry

Broussonetia papyrifera

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

6 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Green Cone-headed Planthopper 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors House Finch, Groundhog, Tawny Emperor, Cotton Tipworm Moth 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Well drained
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant
Yes
Resists
Poor soil
Habit
Rounded
Plant type
Perennial Tree Weed

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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