Moraceae

Paper Mulberry / Mûrier à papier

Broussonetia papyrifera

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Species Trait Scores

These are intrinsic species traits that do not vary by location. For location-specific composite suitability scores and climate ratings, use the Regional Assessment tool.

Drought Tolerance

Ecosystem Services

Biosecurity Risk

Key Traits

rapid growthlight woodfrost tolerancenaturalizing tendency

Ecosystem Services

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Assessment Notes

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Site Suitability (TDAG)

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Quick Facts

Max Height

8 m

Canopy Spread

6 m

Growth Rate

fast

Leaf Type

deciduous

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Native Range

East Asia: mainland China, Taiwan, Japan. Temperate to subtropical origin. Historically traded for paper production.

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Below-Ground Ecology

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Climate Envelope

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