Description:

Mulberry Tree (Morus alba)

Native to China, the mulberry tree was introduced into the Americas for silk worm culture. Mulberry leaves are the sole source of food for silk worms. The white mulberry was hybridized with red mulberry trees into the American version found from the East coast to Kansas. In China, the mulberry tree was considered the tree of life. The tallest Mullberry tree in Kansas stands 71ft tall! It is located in Stafford.