Paper Mulberry 'Golden Shadow'

Broussonetiapapyrifera

Family
Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Broussonetia (broo-soh-NEE-she-uh)
Species
papyrifera (pap-ih-RIFF-er-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ocean View, Delaware

Saint Louis, Missouri

Scappoose, Oregon

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Saint Louis, MO (Zone 6a) | May 2011 | neutral

The chartreuse foliage is striking and makes a beautiful contrast with my Bloodgood JM. And the cut-leaf foliage is also beautiful. But i...Read More

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