Red mulberry, is a medium sized, upright spreading to rounded tree that typically grows 35-50’ and up to 80’ tall. Native to rich woods, bottomlands and wood margins. Produces yellow fall foliage. Trees with only male flowers never bear fruit. Fertilized female flowers are followed by sweet blackberry-like edible fruits (to 1” long) that are reddish to dark purple in color. Fruits are sweet and juicy and may be eaten off the tree, great for making jams. Fruits attract birds and wildlife. Larval host for the Mourning Cloak Butterfly.
Size: 12-18 inches tall / 1-yr old seedlings
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