Broussonetia papyrifera

Extremely invasive. Originially imported to make paper.

Brousonettia papyrifera

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Common Name paper mulberry
Landscape Zone LZ4
Firewise Rating NOT Firewise (4)
Urban Use High
Invasive Yes
Native No
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 6
Heat Tolerance Zone 8
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Acidic
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Medium
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance High
Pest Resistance High
Growth Rate Fast
Plant Form Round
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 40
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 12
Bark Pubescent
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Surface Pubescent
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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