Reviewed by Andrew Hughes Fact checked by Jessica Wrubel The mulberry tree is a medium-sized deciduous tree producing small, ...

The trees pose health concerns. Not only does eating unripe berries cause health problems, but the sap from white mulberry trees can be toxic, especially when found on a mulberry tree leaf.

Mulberries are only found home-grown in gardens as they are too delicate to sell. They’re ripe when they fall to the ground: spread a cloth to collect them. Slightly unripe mulberries picked ...