Broussonetia papyrifera 'Golden Shadow'
A vigorous deciduous tree or large shrub with golden yellow-green leaves, roughly hairy on top and softly felted underneath, and variably lobed or entire. This is a female cultivar, producing pale yellow-green flowers in spherical clusters in spring. If fertilised, these are followed by sweet, edible orange fruit
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Green | Yellow Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow Green | Orange | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Moraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Suckering
- Genus
Broussonetia are deciduous trees and shrubs with alternate leaves, and male and female flowers borne on separate plants
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in almost any well-drained soil, in full sun with shelter from wind. Where summers are hot enough to ripen wood, will mature as a tree, otherwise remains shrubby. Tolerant of pollution and poor soil. Can spread rapidly in warmer areas
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings, or by division, removing suckers in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 1. Any pruning should be done in early winter when the plant is dormant to prevent bleeding
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to canker and leaf spot
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