Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: paper mulberry or kapa.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: paper mulberry, kapa
Scientific name: Broussonetia papyrifera
Plant type: Shrubs, Trees
Habit: Suckering
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) – Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
