The white mulberry is the most important mulberry variety. Without them there would be no silkworms and therefore no fine silk. Because these important little animals feed exclusively on the leaves of the white mulberry.
The white mulberry was originally introduced to Germany by Friedrich I for breeding silkworms. When silk production, which admittedly never reached a large scale, came to a complete standstill, the mulberry trees were no longer needed and were increasingly forgotten. Occasionally you can still find individual trees on old avenues that are reminiscent of earlier times.
The appearance of the white mulberry trees
Today you can find the white mulberry in Germany mostly in parks. But it can also be grown as a hedge. With its variable leaf shape, it is very decorative. The different leaves, lobed and unlobed, with a round or heart-shaped base, can even all occur on the same tree. Mostly they are ovoid pointed and toothed at the edge.
The rind of the white mulberry changes over the years. On the thin, straight twigs, the bark is initially finely hairy. The bark of the white mulberry is initially dull grey-green to reddish-brown. It turns dark orange-brown on older trees. 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 particularly popular with children.
A delicious syrup can be made from the juice of the white mulberry, which is ideal as a spread. In Anatolia, this syrup is also used as a remedy for various small ailments. Dried, the mulberry can be used in a similar way to raisins, for example in morning muesli or for baking cakes.
Mulberry Health Benefits:
- anti-inflammatory
- antibacterial
- circulatory strengthening
- anti-aging agent
- strengthens the immune system
tips and tricks
The white mulberry is suitable both as a useful plant and as an ornamental plant for your garden. If you decide on the right variety, you can also use it to plant a beautiful and unusual privacy hedge, which is also easy to care for.