Almost forgotten - the white mulberry

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• Almost forgotten - the white mulberry
• The appearance of the white mulberry trees
• Sweet and juicy
• Health benefits of mulberry:
• Tips & Tricks

Almost forgotten - the white mulberry

The white mulberry is the most important mulberry. Without them there would be no silkworms and therefore no noble silk. Because these important animals feed exclusively on the leaves of the white mulberry.

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Originally the white mulberry was introduced to Germany by Friedrich I for the breeding of the silkworm. When the silk production, which admittedly never reached a great extent, came to a standstill, the mulberry trees were no longer needed and increasingly fell into oblivion. Occasionally one still finds individual trees at old avenues, which remind of earlier times.

The appearance of the white mulberry trees

Today you can find the white mulberry in Germany mostly in parks. But it also works well as a hedge. With its variable leaf shape it is very decorative. The various leaves, lobed and unlipped, with a round or heart-shaped base, even all on the same tree can occur. Mostly they are ovate pointed and toothed on the edge.

The bark of the white mulberry changes over the years. On the thin straight branches, the bark is first fine hairy. The bark of the white mulberry is initially dull gray-green to reddish-brown. On older trees it turns dark orange-brown. The crown of the white mulberry is rather narrow and high.

Sweet and juicy

The whitish to light purple fruits are very sweet and juicy. They are particularly suitable for direct consumption fresh from the tree. Since the fruits are sweeter than the red or black mulberry, this variety is often eaten by children.

From the juice of the white mulberry can be made delicious syrup, which is ideal as a spread. In Anatolia, this syrup is also used as a remedy for various small aches and pains. The mulberry can be dried similarly to raisins, for example in the morning cereal or for baking cakes.

Health benefits of mulberry:

Tips & Tricks

The white mulberry is suitable as a useful as well as an ornamental plant for your garden. If you choose the right variety, you can also plant a beautiful and extraordinary sight protection hedge, which is also easy to care for.