What is the species of my tree - Ask Extension
Hello- we have a raspberry patch near our oak trees. It appears that an acorn was planted within our raspberry plant and started to grow a tree. We ...
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What is the species of my tree #872581
Asked June 11, 2024, 10:40 AM EDT
Hello- we have a raspberry patch near our oak trees. It appears that an acorn was planted within our raspberry plant and started to grow a tree. We replanted the tree and the tree is now growing some kind of raspberry like fruit. Is this a current species or did the oak/maple cross with a raspberry plant? I am providing pictures. I can also provide additional pictures if requested.
Scott County Minnesota
Expert Response
What you have is a white Mulberry tree. They tend to plant themselves everywhere. If you choose to keep it, understand that it will reseed a lot. They are sometimes called a nuisance tree.
https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/invasive-species-citsci/mysterious-mulberries
