Tree ID please

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Mawnster, Apr 2, 2016.

  1. Mawnster

    Mawnster Member

    Messages:
    20
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Pflugerville, TX
    I have this tree growing in the middle of the fence. Has some funny looking berries (edible?) Don't worry I haven't eaten any. =)
     

    Attached Files:

    Mawnster, Apr 2, 2016
    #1
  2. Sundrop

    Sundrop Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,057
    Likes Received:
    98
    Location:
    Kootenays, BC, Canada
    Looks like a Mulberry (Morus)
     
    Sundrop, Apr 2, 2016
    #2
  3. Mawnster

    Mawnster Member

    Messages:
    20
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Pflugerville, TX
    That's it! Thank You Sundrop.
     
    Mawnster, Apr 2, 2016
    #3
  4. Sundrop

    Sundrop Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,057
    Likes Received:
    98
    Location:
    Kootenays, BC, Canada
    The berries are not ripe yet.
     
    Sundrop, Apr 2, 2016
    #4
  5. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

    Messages:
    11,485
    Likes Received:
    526
    Location:
    Britain zone 8/9
    White Mulberry Morus alba; an invasive alien species in Texas. The glossy leaves distinguish it from TX native Red Mulberry M. rubra (matt leaves).

    The fruit are edible when ripe (dark purple), though rather bland, not as tasty as other mulberries.
     
    Michael F, Apr 3, 2016
    #5

Share This Page