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Morus rubra (Red mulberry)
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12m
Max height
Max height
15m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Morus rubra
Other names
Red mulberry, Morus murrayana, Morus rubra var. murrayana
Genus
Morus Morus
Species
M. rubra - M. rubra is a rounded to spreading, deciduous tree with broadly ovate, sometimes lobed, dark green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Catkin-like spikes of green flowers in early to mid-spring are followed by edible, cylindrical, blackberry-like, dark purple fruit on female trees.
Morus rubra is: Deciduous
Habit
Rounded, Spreading
Flower
Green in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Pale-yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Bark canker , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Bark canker , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
To prevent bleeding, prune in late autumn or early winter.
Propagation
Tends to self-seed readily.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Morus rubra (Red mulberry) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 15m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Best in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Morus rubra
Other names
Red mulberry, Morus murrayana, Morus rubra var. murrayana
Genus
Morus Morus
Species
M. rubra - M. rubra is a rounded to spreading, deciduous tree with broadly ovate, sometimes lobed, dark green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Catkin-like spikes of green flowers in early to mid-spring are followed by edible, cylindrical, blackberry-like, dark purple fruit on female trees.
Native to
Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Rounded, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Green in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Pale-yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases
Bark canker , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
To prevent bleeding, prune in late autumn or early winter.
Propagation
Tends to self-seed readily.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Morus rubra (Red mulberry) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 15m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Best in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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