American Mulberry, Red Mulberry, Moral, Morus murrayana, Morus rubra var. murrayana
A prolifically fruiting species, Morus rubra (Red Mulberry) is a medium-sized deciduous tree with a short trunk and a broad rounded crown. The foliage is quite variable with deeply lobed or unlobed leaves, 8 in. long (20 cm), adorned with soft hairy undersides. The leaves turn bright yellow in the fall. Inconspicuous flowers held in short green catkins appear on separate male and female trees in early spring. The fertilized female flowers give way to edible, oval, dark purplish-red fruits, 1 in. long (2.5 cm). Fruits are sweet and juicy and may be eaten off the tree or used for jellies, jams, and wines. Birds feast on them. Native Americans used the fruits fresh, for beverages, breads and cakes, dumplings, and preserves.
Hardiness |
4 - 10 |
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Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Plant Type | Fruits, Trees |
Plant Family | Moraceae |
Common names | Red Mulberry, Mulberry, Moral |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 30' - 50' (9.1m - 15.2m) |
Spread | 30' - 40' (9.1m - 12.2m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Midwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Alabama, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 10 |
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Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Plant Type | Fruits, Trees |
Plant Family | Moraceae |
Common names | Red Mulberry, Mulberry, Moral |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 30' - 50' (9.1m - 15.2m) |
Spread | 30' - 40' (9.1m - 12.2m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Midwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Alabama, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Morus rubra (Red Mulberry) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Morus rubra (Red Mulberry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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