Texas Mulberry

Scientific Name: Morus microphylla

Plant type

tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 15'-25'
W: 15'-25'

planting zones

6a-10b

Texas Mulberry plant details

Texas Mulberry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Texas Mulberry

Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Texas Mulberry

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From southwestern limestone canyons and igneous slopes, this drought tolerant 15-20' native shrub has small bright red mulberry fruit loved by wildlife; distinctive hirsute (fuzzy) leaves. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Texas Mulberry plant

How to Grow Texas Mulberry

Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun