Paper Mulberry
Broussonetia papyrifera
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hainan, India, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Didier Descouens
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Moraceae
- Genus:
- Broussonetia
- Species:
- Broussonetia papyrifera
- USDA Symbol:
- BRPA4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fall Color:
- yellow
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers fertile soils in its native range
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Indigenous to China, Japan, Burma and Thailand. Aboriginal introduction throughout Malesia and the Pacific, including Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, New Guinea, and Hawaii. Not reported present in Micronesia except Yap, where it is a recent introduction.
Source: npn.rngr.net