Prefers cool to warm temperate climates and can thrive at various altitudes.
Red mulberry
Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) is a fruit-bearing tree native to eastern and central United States. It produces sweet and juicy dark red to black fruits that are commonly used for fresh eating, preserves, and desserts. This hardy tree thrives in a range of soil conditions and is well-suited for cool to warm temperate climates.
Morus rubra
Native to the United States.
Additional Information: - The red mulberry tree can reach a height of 30-50 feet. - It has a spreading canopy with broad, heart-shaped leaves. - The bark of the tree is rough and grayish-brown in color. - Red mulberry trees are known for their tolerance to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. - They can tolerate both full sun and partial shade, but prefer sunny locations. - The fruits of the red mulberry tree are often enjoyed by birds and other wildlife. - The tree is deciduous, shedding its leaves in the fall and regrowing them in the spring.
Well-drained, fertile loamy soils.
Native to eastern and central United States. Ripe fruits are eaten fresh or made into preserves, jellies and pies. Dried fruit is mixed with almond meal to make a confectionery. The young shoots and unfolded leaves are eaten raw or boiled.