Paper Mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera)

Family: Moraceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

A medium to large deciduous tree with a round and spreading crown. It is a hardy, fast-growing tree that can be invasive. Some good edible, medicinal and other uses. Bloom Color: Yellow. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw. The fruit comprises a ball about 1.5cm in diameter with numerous small edible fruits protruding - there is not much edible flesh but it has a lovely flavour. Prolonged ingestion is said to weaken the bones. Leaves - cooked. — The fruit comprises a ball about 1.5cm in diameter with numerous small edible fruits protruding - there is not much edible flesh but it has a lovely flavour.; Prolonged ingestion is said to weaken the bones.; The dried leaf contains 1% calcium carbonate (this report does not mention edibility).; No more details.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets, mountain ravines and forests. (Zone 6)