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and posts, but the supply is not sufficient to be of much eco- 
nomie importance. The tree is hardy and easily transplanted. 
It has been extensively planted for ornament. 
2. Morus alba L. White Mulberry. A tree reaching a 
height of 40°-60° with diameter of 2°-3°, but usually smaller. 
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The trunk is short and low branched, forming a round topped 
crown. Bark thin, light gray, furrowed into rough ridges. 
Leaves thin, firm, ovate or ovate oval, sharp-pointed at the 
apex, heart-shaped or rounded at the base, serrate, sometimes 
lobed, smooth, light green above, paler and hairy along the 
veins below. The staminate aments are slender, drooping, 
