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Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

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Morus rubra (Red Mulberry)

Red Mulberry in an uncommon medium-sized understory tree. The leaves are similar in shape to the naturalized White Mulberry (M. alba), but are rough above and not glossy. As with Sassafras, the leaves are highly variable. Mulberries are dioecious - male and female flowers are normally on separate trees. Flowers appear in late April-early May. The tasty aggregate fruits produced from female flowers are black when mature and look like blackberries.

Additional Information:


Height
40-50 Feet

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Spread
25-40 Feet

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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7

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Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

FACU

Nature Attracting

Songbird

Root

Fibrous

Season of Interest

Late (July-frost)
Early (Feb-Apr)
Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

Average

Special Features

Good Berries

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Food/Small Animals
Nesting
Food/Birds
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