Mulberry in the country: to plant or not

22.11.2023 21:15

Many people are afraid to plant mulberry trees in their plots because they grow very tall.

And this is not the only drawback of this plant. Is it worth planting mulberry on the plot, says the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti", scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

To plant mulberry in the country or not

It depends largely on the size of the plot. This plant is on average 9-18 m high and 6-12 m wide. The root system of the mulberry is also quite large.

Secondly, it is important to remember that mulberry trees shed berries frequently, and their juice stains everything around them.

On the other hand, mulberry is an unpretentious plant and does not require special care.

now
Photo: © Belnovosti

Mulberries, which are difficult to find on sale due to their short shelf life, are not only tasty but also very healthy. And tea made from mulberry leaves lowers blood pressure.

Timur Khomichev Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti