Red Mulberry Tree
Morusrubra

Family: Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Morus (MOR-russ)
Species: rubra (ROO-bruh)

Synonym:Morus rubra var. rubra

Category

Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Green

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible