Kuwa (Morus bombycis)

Family: Moraceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Morus bombycis is a deciduous Tree growing to 8 m (26ft) by 6 m (19ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or used in preserves. The fruit is about 1cm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or used in preserves.; The fruit is about 1cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountains all over Japan. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)