Mulberry (Latin: Morus). Mulberry is a deciduous tree or, rarely, a shrub. In Georgia, there are two species of mulberry: White Mulberry (Morus alba) and Black Mulberry (Morus nigra). It is a light-loving plant, drought-resistant, and grows well in fertile soil. It lives for 200-300 years. A young tree grows quickly, but as it matures, its growth rate slows down, and it rarely exceeds 10-15 meters in height...
