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

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Garden photo gallery of Mulberry

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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