Morus alba L.
White Mulberry
White mulberry is a fast-growing, small to medium-sized tree native to China and India. It can reach heights of 10-20 meters (33-66 feet) and has a lifespan comparable to humans, although some specimens can live over 250 years. The tree is deciduous in temperate regions but can be evergreen in tropical areas. Its leaves are generally 5-13 cm long, cordate at the base, and serrated on the margins. The flowers are single-sex catkins, with male catkins being 2-3.5 cm long and female catkins 1-2 cm long. The fruit is 1-1.5 cm long, varying from white to pink in cultivated plants and deep purple in the wild.
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Rosales
Moraceae
Morus
The tree contains various antimicrobial and antifungal compounds, particularly rich in the bark, leaves, and other parts. The polyphenolic content of the leaves has been noted for its potential health benefits, including reducing methane emissions in animals.
The leaves are used as a preferred feedstock for silkworms (Bombyx mori) and are also cut to feed livestock due to their high protein and energy content. The leaves are prepared as tea in Korea and used medicinally in Asia for treating diabetes and other ailments. The fruits are consumed fresh or processed into syrups, wines, and spirits. In traditional Chinese medicine, the bark, leaves, and fruits are used to treat fever, lower blood pressure, protect liver damage, improve eyesight, and facilitate urine discharge. The wood is used to make sports equipment, furniture, household utensils, and agricultural implements.
Spring
Early Spring
10-20 meters (33-66 feet)
Catkins are not showy; male catkins are yellowish, female catkins are greenish.
White mulberry thrives in mildly acidic, well-drained sandy loam and clayey loam soils. It can withstand poor soils and is found in disturbed areas such as roadsides, urban areas, and elevations up to 4,000 meters (13,000 feet). It is widely naturalized in warm temperate regions and subarctic areas.
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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