Mulberry

English Name	Mulberry
Scientific Name	Morus bombycis
Other Names	Yamagwa (Mountain Mulberry), Honggwa (True Mulberry)
Family	Moraceae (Mulberry family)
Origin	Japan, Korean Peninsula, China
Appearance	Coarse texture with interlocked grain Produces a distinctive and beautiful luster after finishing Sapwood: pale yellowish white Heartwood: reddish brown with a yellow tint Clear distinction between heartwood and sapwood
Wood Properties	Good adhesion and paintability Excellent decay and abrasion resistance Slightly difficult to process, but results in a beautiful finish Moderately heavy and hard
Applications	Furniture, toys, educational materials, crafts, interior woodwork
Product Examples	Logs, sawn timber