Black Mulberry Trees
Here is our first page in sorting through the mystery of the mulberry trees around the farm. These images taken in early June are of what I believe to be one of several black mulberry trees growing on the property.
The black mulberries tend to grow in sunnier locations with a larger crown, although overall they are not particularly tall trees. In coming days, I’ll have a few images to share looking at the whole tree.
What leads me also to my conclusion besides the growth habit are the leaves – all of the suspected black mulberry trees have only very occasional instances of irregular lobes, which seems a particular characteristic of the little red mulberries growing in the shadier spots.
When these images were taken, the berries were only just starting to ripen on some trees. I never did get a chance to taste those ripe black, purple, and red berries – the birds were far too fast for me!
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I love this first shot you posted which seems to be from under the tree?
ReplyDeleteYep - you got it! I caught it during a sunrise when wandering under this particular tree, and I think this one has scored among my favorite pictures that I've ever taken.
ReplyDeleteI try to present trees from new angles whenever possible, and I always feel good when I find a unique way to view a particular tree!
Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog!
ReplyDeleteI love your tree blog, I am crazy about trees myself.
I saw a post further back, there was a question about whether Linden trees have a perfume. Yes! When they flower, besides looking most gorgeous, they have a wonderful scent! There is a huge park just outside of Dublin, the Phoenix Park. Down the main road are alternate plantings of Horse Chestnuts and Linden Trees.
Both trees look fantastic in flower, and I always love that scent of the Lindens.
is that strawberry tree? great shots mate
ReplyDeleteSalixTree - thanks for stopping by, and thanks for the tip about the linden trees! Aren't horse chestnut trees just the greatest? I would love to see that park and the main road - it sounds right up my alley (pardon the pun!).
ReplyDeleteGodknows, greetings! It's a mulberry tree actually, and they are very beautiful. Thanks for the compliment - and likewise, it's always a pleasure to visit your blog (and it invariably makes me hungry!!!)