Morus, mulberry (Moraceae)

Alba, white mulberry, silkworm mulberry
Native to China, it is a deciduous tree of medium-small size, with a globular crown.
The leaves are ovate-lanceolate and glossy green, while the flowers are discreet and insignificant. The fruits are white and resemble blackberries.
The leaves serve as food for silkworms.

Alba Pendula, mulberry tree with drooping branches
Variety of morus alba produced by grafting, it has the same technical characteristics as M. Alba.
The only difference is that the branches first grow vertically and then curve until they fall to the ground.

Nigra, black-fruited mulberry
A deciduous tree with a wrinkled trunk and a broad, rounded crown. Its leaves are oval and bright green, and its fruits are edible, red/black.

Platanifolia, plane-leaf mulberry
It reproduces by grafting onto white morus, displaying the same technical characteristics. The branches grow horizontally, creating a beautiful umbrella effect. It is widely used in seaside locations due to its high salt resistance.

Platanifolia Fruitless, sterile
Male selection of M. Platanifolia.
The shape of its branches creates a natural umbrella; the flowers appear in early spring but fall before fruiting begins.