paper mulberry · Broussonetia papyrifera
Also known as: kapa
Tapa cloth tree is a robust and adaptable plant, thriving well with minimal attention. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-draining soil to prevent root rot. A notable special care point is its aggressive growth; regular pruning is necessary to manage its size and shape. Watering should be moderate, as tapa cloth tree is drought-tolerant once established but should not be allowed to dry out completely.
Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
