Fun Facts about Mulberries

June 21, 2018Blog post, Nature, UncategorizedBy Abby

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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! 🙂

Health benefits of Mulberries:

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

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