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    Mulberry

    Scientific Name: Morus rubra

    Plant type

    tree, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 35'-50'
    • W: 35'-50'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Mulberry plant details

    Mulberry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by black, purple and red fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mulberry

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
    Plant family: moraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 35 FT - 50 FT - wide, 35 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in spring
    Uses: edible

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mulberry

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat, humidity, pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This lovely rounded tree to 30-50' is valuable in the landscape not only for its drought and pollution tolerance, but also for its fruit which is loved by birds and jelly makers! The tasty red fruits (on fertilized female trees) look somewhat like 1" blackberries and though delicious, they are messy and best planted away from sidewalks and paths. Native to the eastern United States, this tree has variably lobed, deep-green, ovate leaves which turn a rich butter yellow in autumn. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Mulberry plant

    How to Grow Mulberry

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • red
      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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