Mulberry Research by Berkeley Student Volunteers

Morus alba, known by its common name white mulberry is native to northern China as well as Bermuda and introduced in North America. It is used in China to nourish silkworms. Even though it's called ‘white mulberry’, the name has nothing to do with the color of its fruits; the colors can range from white to red to purple. There are three common types of mulberry trees: white mulberry, red mulberry and black mulberry. Mulberry trees are similar in appearance and can be distinguished by their leaves, bark and fruit details.