Is this a Mulberry?

Sylvatica · 7th August 2008, 09:20 AM

I spotted this while at a Butterfly World and Museum, and get the feeling its not a native to the UK. Its leaves are shaped a little like a Lilac(Syrinaga) but theres some texture there. I meant to go back for a closer look but forgot all about it(the museum was really cool!)

also when looking at the pic on the PC I noticed what look like some red areas amongst the foliage. Fruit or leaf sheaths?

TreeSpecialist · 7th August 2008, 11:41 PM

Better (close ups) pictures would help although from a distance it does resemble a mulberry. Likely a "red mulberry" - Morus rubra.

Check out:

Mulberries.

Sylvatica · 8th August 2008, 02:18 AM

Thanks. I did include a close up of the leaves, bottom right. Must remember to get a closer look next time, maybe taste a mulberry fruit!

Sylvatica · 23rd August 2008, 05:45 AM

Well we were back there today and I took a close look and even found a fruit. They were pink and unripe,quite sour,but definitely a Mulberry!

Sylvatica · 23rd August 2008, 11:02 PM

And heres a closer shot. Had to be quick cos it was chuicking it down with rain but you can see the fruits!

TreeCo · 24th August 2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSpecialist

Better (close ups) pictures would help although from a distance it does resemble a mulberry. Likely a "red mulberry" - Morus rubra.

Check out:

Mulberries.

+1

7th August 2008, 09:20 AM	#1
Sylvatica Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 128	Is this a Mulberry? I spotted this while at a Butterfly World and Museum, and get the feeling its not a native to the UK. Its leaves are shaped a little like a Lilac(Syrinaga) but theres some texture there. I meant to go back for a closer look but forgot all about it(the museum was really cool!) also when looking at the pic on the PC I noticed what look like some red areas amongst the foliage. Fruit or leaf sheaths? __________________ Check out my tree blog: http://myremarkabletrees.blogspot.com/

7th August 2008, 11:41 PM	#2
TreeSpecialist Mature tree Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 373	Re: Is this a Mulberry? Better (close ups) pictures would help although from a distance it does resemble a mulberry. Likely a "red mulberry" - Morus rubra. Check out: Mulberries. __________________

8th August 2008, 02:18 AM	#3
Sylvatica Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 128	Re: Is this a Mulberry? Thanks. I did include a close up of the leaves, bottom right. Must remember to get a closer look next time, maybe taste a mulberry fruit! __________________ Check out my tree blog: http://myremarkabletrees.blogspot.com/

23rd August 2008, 05:45 AM	#4
Sylvatica Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 128	Yes this is a Mulberry! Well we were back there today and I took a close look and even found a fruit. They were pink and unripe,quite sour,but definitely a Mulberry! __________________ Check out my tree blog: http://myremarkabletrees.blogspot.com/

23rd August 2008, 11:02 PM	#5
Sylvatica Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 128	Re: Is this a Mulberry? And heres a closer shot. Had to be quick cos it was chuicking it down with rain but you can see the fruits! __________________ Check out my tree blog: http://myremarkabletrees.blogspot.com/

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