My husband and I noticed this sapling growing in our front yard. We transplanted it into our backyard but have no idea what it is. The bark is a golden color. Any help would be appreciated as we are tearing our hair out trying to find it online.
Tree from Nowhere
it's a long shot but i'm thinking maybe it's a Mulberry tree...
we've got one in our yard and the leaves are very similar to the leaf picture you posted
if it is a mulberry, it won't be mature for quite a few years yet. a bird may have dropped the seeds in your yard. birds, squirrels, racoons, and some dogs are very fond of mulberries so it's possible any of those creatures could have dropped off a seed. Mulberries are edible and fantastic in pies and jams but lord are they messy trees in mid summer. if you've got a white/blonde/light brown dog or cat you'll want to keep them away from the tree when it matures or they'll come in covered in purple :D
the wood of the tree when it's mature is strong and dense, the bark somewhat thick. they're easy to take of and don't really require watering or fertilizing. mulberry fruit does attract certain bugs so if you ever want to eat the fruit you'll probably want to wash the fruit good and inspect it. overall, if it is indeed a mulberry, you'll have a good tree that's easy to care for.
to compare your leaves and to get a little info on various mulberry species here's an informative link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morus_%28plant%29
Definitely agree with the genus Morus. See link for comparison of white (non-native invasive) and red mulberry features (http://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/FNR/FNR_237.pdf). Red mulberry is in big trouble as the white mulberry has been hybridizing with it freely. R
Well, I don't have to post my question. We have three of these (Or very similar) along our pasture's fence line. I sure wish they were closer to the house. so we could enjoy the berry eating birds. I was wondering if they were edible. They don't look fully ripened yet, but I will have to try them.
You won't enjoy the berry eating birds when they deposit the results on your car. They REALLY make a mess.
Doug
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You won't enjoy the berry eating birds when they deposit the results on your car. They REALLY make a mess.
Doug
Haha! My husband and I already had this discussion before planting some berry shrubs near the house. They're just going to take the time to grow. But we are becoming avid birders, so a little poo on the car just means the birds are enjoying their food and we get to enjoy the birds. :)
Yes but the mulberry mess is worse than most!! Purple poop....
Doug
I totally agree with Doug on the issue of mulberry mess. However, I've planted lots of trees and flowers and put out bird feeders to attract birds. There has been a side benefit I didn't really consider--the birds do a wonderful job of keeping lots of insects cleaned out of my flower and vegetable gardens :-}
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