Red Mulberry

Morus Rubra

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Overview

The Red Mulberry or Morus rubra is a deciduous native known for its broad, heart-shaped leaves and sweet, edible fruit. It reaches up to 35-50 feet tall with a 35-foot spread. This resilient tree prefers rich, well-drained soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade. Ideal for wildlife gardens, it provides food for birds and butterflies. Note: It can spread via seeds, potentially becoming weedy. Zone 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–8Climate Temperate

Red Mulberry (Morus Rubra) — The Red Mulberry or Morus rubra is a deciduous native known for its broad

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 40–50 Ft.
Mature width: 40–50 Ft.

Classification

Family: Moraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Red Mulberry (Morus Rubra) — The Red Mulberry or Morus rubra is a deciduous native known for its broad; this resilient tree prefers rich, image 49

Red Mulberry (Morus Rubra) — green flowers in the garden; typically reaching heights between 35 to 50 feet with a roughly equal spread

Red Mulberry (Morus Rubra) — It reaches up to 35-50 feet tall with a 35-foot spread; the tree is relatively fast-growing and is adaptable to, image 51

Red Mulberry (Morus Rubra) — This resilient tree prefers rich, well-drained soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade; the Red Mulberry or, image 52

Red Mulberry (Morus Rubra) — Note: It can spread via seeds, potentially becoming weedy; consider situating it in a location with full sun to, image 54

Red Mulberry (Morus Rubra) — Ideal for wildlife gardens, it provides food for birds and butterflies; this species is revered for its broad, image 53

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