Broussonetia papyrifera

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The Broussonetia papyrifera is a medium-growing Tree that reaches a height of 9 m.
This tree is hardy and frost tender. it's flowering period is from august till september, and his seeds will ripen from Sep to November. It cannot grow in the shade and prefers dry or moist soil. This tree is also drought tolerant.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Yellow
  • Green
  • Purple
Eventual Height
  • 4-8m
Flowering Month
  • May
  • June
Planting Position
  • Full sun
Features
  • Deciduous

How to care for Broussonetia papyrifera

Light:
Full sun.

Soil:
Fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy or loamy.

Water:
Water regularly while establishing. Drought-tolerant once established.

Pruning:
Prune in winter to remove dead or damaged wood and to maintain shape.

Hardiness:
Hardy in mild temperate climates; protect young plants from severe frost.

Feeding:
Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage growth.

Notes

Deciduous fast-growing tree with a spreading habit.

Grown for its large, lobed green leaves, which turn yellow to orange in autumn.

Dioecious ? male and female flowers grow on separate trees:

Male flowers: small, greenish-yellow, in clusters, releasing pollen.

Female flowers: small, greenish, developing into orange-red fleshy fruit after pollination.

Low-maintenance once established, but may require space due to vigorous growth.

Produces paper-like bark and twigs, historically used for papermaking.

Suitable as a specimen or shade tree in large gardens.

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