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Fun Facts about Mulberries

June 21, 2018Blog post, Nature, UncategorizedBy Abby

Before we dig in on our topic for the day, Pine Hill wants to WELCOME you to our site. Also, we would like to THANK YOU for hangin’ with us. Your presence matters! 🙂 Now, let’s get started!

Mulberries

Mulberries have been flourishing in every corner at Pine Hill! Sometimes, we pick some to take home to our families and create all kinds of exciting things with them! This often gets our minds racing with questions on Mulberries. SO, here are the different types of Mulberries, fun facts, nutritional benefits & delicious recipes.

What are Mulberries?

Mulberries are known as a small deciduous tree with broad leaves, native to East Asia and long cultivated elsewhere. There are 3 colors of mulberries. They each have scientific names, interesting origin and distinctive traits that set them apart from one another

White-(Morus Alba) Originally from China but have spread across the world. Silkworms are the primary reason the trees were introduced into the united States.

  • Grow up to 80 ft
  • Largest of the 3 berries
  • Known for color of buds not color of fruit
  • Leaves are gloved shaped
  • Harvest Late spring

Red- (Morus Rubra) Native to America

  • 70 Ft in Hight
  • Live less than 75 years
  • Large thick leaves
  • Harvest late spring

Black- (Morus Nigra) Native from Asia

  • 30 ft in hight—–Smallest of the 3
  • Last for hundreds of years
  • Large thick leaves
  • Late summer
  • 9% sugar

Now that you know where the different types of Mulberries originate from- We can get to the “good stuff”. If you want more information on how to grow your own mulberry trees—-> Click here <—– They have excellent tips. 

Fun Facts about Mulberries:

  • Either Dioecious  or Monoecious 
  • Frequently pollinated by wind
  • Or blossom without pollination
  • Need full sun
  • Lots of space to grow
  • Warm soil
  • Can take up to 10 years to bear fruit
  • Unripe berries are great for pies and tarts

What can you make with Mulberries:

There are great recipes linked to each item- click on them to check them out! 🙂

  • Jams
  • Jellies 
  • fruit tarts
  • pies
  • wines
  • teas

Health benefits of Mulberries:

  • Improve digestive & metabolism health
  • Improve weight loss
  • Boost immunesystem
  • Slow aging process
  • Lower blood pressure

If you found any of these facts interesting, go ahead and share with a friend. Maybe share a Pin from Our Pinterest, post to our Facebook page or #Hashtag Pine_Hill_Sportsmans_Club on Instagram with a fun activity you did with them!

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