Tuoshu is a kind of small tree or deciduous shrub. This kind of tree grows very fast, and its branches and leaves are very dense, so it is easy to reproduce. Its stem and skin can be used for papermaking, and its leaves can also be used for breeding young silkworms. The fruit can not only be eaten directly, but also be used for wine making. In addition, it can also be made into furniture, and some people will use it as a hedge
Its origin is in East China, North China, southwest, central and South China and other regions. It grows at an altitude of 500-1500 meters, mostly in mountain forests. In China, there are not only extensive cultivation, but also cultivation in Japan and North Korea.
It can grow to about 1-7m, bark is gray brown, twigs are very smooth, hairless. The leaves of tuoshu are ovate or rhombic ovate. The length of the leaves is generally about 5-14cm, and the position of the apex is slightly pointed. The leaf color is dark green, but the color on the back is green white. It has small petioles with a length of 1-2cm. It usually blooms from May to June, and the fruit period is from June to July.
