Morus alba White Mulberry - Annapolis, MD - Exceptional Trees on Waymarking.com

The William Paca House was the home of the one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was also the last signer to die. This tree was planted shortly before his death.

The plaque says, "This is the largest white mulberry in Anne Arundel County. Many mulberries were planted in the 1820s and 30's in a national effort to feed silkworms to support a silk industry. The industry never succeeded, but historic cities like Annapolis still contain many mulberry trees."

Genus/Species: White Mulberry Height: 20 Girth: 15 Method of obtaining height: Reliable source Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching Location type: Other public property Age: 200 Historical significance: Owned by William Paca Planter: Unknown Walk time: 1 Website reference: Not listed Parking coordinates: Not Listed Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   06/22/2021 bluesnote visited it