Red Mullberry (Bundle of 25)

$38.00

Description

Size: 18-24 / Age: 1-0 / Growth Rate: 2-3 feet per year. The Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to North America, known for its sweet, edible fruit and attractive appearance. It typically grows 30-60 feet tall, with a broad, rounded crown that becomes more irregular with age. The tree has a sturdy trunk and branches, and its bark is grayish-brown with shallow furrows and scaly ridges that become more pronounced as the tree matures. One of the unique features of this tree is that its leaves can be quite variable in shape, with some being deeply lobed and others unlobed, which is a characteristic shared with other mulberry species. In spring, the red mulberry produces small, inconspicuous flowers, with male and female flowers growing on separate trees. The female flowers give way to the tree's signature fruit: small, elongated, and sweet, red to purple-black mulberries. These fruits are highly attractive to birds, squirrels, and other wildlife, and are also enjoyed by humans, often eaten fresh or used in jams and pies. Red mulberry thrives in a variety of soil types, including loamy, sandy, and clay soils, and prefers moist, well-drained areas. It is tolerant of both full sun and partial shade and is commonly found in woodlands, riverbanks, and open fields.