How many species of trees are in the genus Mulberry?
Q: How many species of trees are in the genus Mulberry?
A: Mulberry is a genus of 10-16 species of trees.
Q: Where are mulberries native to?
A: Mulberries are native to warm regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, with most of the species native to Asia.
Q: What is the height of mature mulberry trees?
A: Mulberries grow fast when young but soon become slow-growing and rarely grow over 10-15 meters tall.
Q: What is the fruit of the black mulberry and the red mulberry like?
A: The fruit of the black mulberry, native to southwest Asia, and the red mulberry, native to eastern North America, have the strongest flavor.
Q: What is the flavor of the fruit of the white mulberry like?
A: The fruit of the white mulberry, an east Asian species, has a very weak flavor.
Q: How are mulberries usually planted?
A: Mulberries can be grown from seeds, which is the best idea as seedling-grown trees are generally healthier. However, they are often planted from large pieces cut from other mulberry trees, which easily take root.
Q: For what culinary uses are mulberries used?
A: The fruit grows in bunches, is red to dark purple in color, edible, and sweet with a good flavor in several species. The fruit is used in pies, tarts, and wines.
