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Genus Broussonetia

Broussonetia 'Golden Shadow' Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of www.imagebotanica.com

Seven species of trees and shrubs grown for their leaves, fruit, and tolerance of adverse conditions.
Care: Provide full sun and well-drained soil in a sheltered, humid location.
Propagation: Start from cuttings in summer, transplant suckers in winter, or start seeds in a cold frame in fall.
Problems: Cankers, leaf spots.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Broussonetia

Broussonetia papyrifera 'Golden Shadow'
(Golden paper mulberry) Be the first to rate this plant

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This golden-leaved version of the southern paper mulberry can be treated as a cutback shrub to control size and for best production of brilliant golden yellow, large, lobed leaves. Or it can be allowed to grow into a small- to medium-sized tree. It's a most desirable garden plant and looks fabulous with deep blue salvias.

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