Morus rubra
red mulberry
Flower Color
Description
A medium-sized, upright, deciduous tree with dark green, oval-shaped leaves which turn yellow in autumn. Inconspicuous pale green catkin-like flowers appear in May and June, followed on female varieties by cylinder-shaped sweet and juicy red to dark purple blackberry-like fruits
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
BushySpreading
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeArchitecturalCottage and informal gardenEdible fruit