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Broussonetia papyrifera
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Height
3 m
Width
3 to 4 m
Flowering Time
April, May
Light/shadow demands
no direct sunlight, 
sun
Soil
permeable, all substrates
Broussonetia papyrifera
Characteristics:
Habit
Picturesque large shrub to small tree, often multi-stemmed, in Central Europe 3-6 m, in subtropical climates quite possibly up to 20 m tall, 3-4 m wide, broad oval to round, spreading crown, branches sparse, very fast-growing, annual shoots of up to 2 m possible
Crown
oval, rund
oval, rund
Branches and bark
Grey to light brown, base yellowish, partly cross-striped or nubby, twigs grey-brown, hairy when young, later glabrous
Blossom
Dioecious; male
Leaves
Deciduous, very variable in shape, from two- to three-lobed, with deep indentations and fig-like to broadly ovate and tapering (old form), large, grey-green, rough, felt-like hairs underneath, yellow in autumn
Fruits
Pseudo-fruits, orange-red, spherical, up to 3 cm large, October, rarely ripening here, edible, fruity-sweet taste, bird-feeding plant
Demands
Sunny to off-sun, humid, tolerates dry periods, adaptable, likes warmth, vineyard climate, frost protection advisable when young, sprouts willingly after frost damage, not wind resistant
Soil
Well-drained, moderately dry to moist, sandy, slightly acidic to alkaline, medium nutrient requirement
Tips
In China, the bark of Broussonetia papyrifera has been used for paper production for over 2,000 years
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7b
Tip
Not self-fertile, male and female plants must be planted for fruiting.
Bee pasture/nectar
No
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| Product Nr | Options | Price (plus 7% VAT) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANA004077 | standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 12-14 | €450.00 | |
| SANA005686 | standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 14-16 | €550.00 | |
| SANA007280 | standard tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 16-18 | €750.00 | |
| SANA004078 | standard tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 18-20 | €1,050.00 | |
| SANA004079 | standard tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 20-25 | €1,350.00 | |
| SANA007281 | specimen tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 20-25, height 400-500, width 150-200 | €1,800.00 |
| Product Nr | Options | Price (plus 7% VAT) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANA004077 | standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 12-14 | €450.00 | |
| SANA005686 | standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 14-16 | €550.00 | |
| SANA007280 | standard tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 16-18 | €750.00 | |
| SANA004078 | standard tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 18-20 | €1,050.00 | |
| SANA004079 | standard tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 20-25 | €1,350.00 | |
| SANA007281 | specimen tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 20-25, height 400-500, width 150-200 | €1,800.00 |