Red Mulberry

Description:

This was a particularly unique tree because it had a spiraled tree trunk. It was roughly 12 feet tall. It is a small and dense tree with a small trunk diameter. The leaves of this tree are heart-shaped, fairly large and green. The limbs are thick and a little scaly. The dark brown wood is light and durable.

Habitat:

It grows best on rich, red soil of the middle and lower sections of North Carolina. They are native to North America and are widespread in Eastern United States. It is a rapid-growing tree of valleys, flood plains, and low moist hillsides. The tree does well in moist, well-drained soils, but it will tolerate sandy and clay soils. It does best in nutrient-rich soil.

Notes:

The spiral growth gives a tree greater flexibility than straight-grained ones , making the tree more resistant to high winds or heavy snow. Another possible cause for spiral trunk involves water distribution. It makes distributing water around to the roots and leaves more efficient.