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Morus rubra (Red Mulberry)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 19070



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Urticales
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Morus
Species: Morus rubra
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Fruit
  • Medicinal
  • Tree
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 3a (to -35 F / -37 C)
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • > 60 feet (> 18 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • > 60 feet (> 18 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • March
Flowering End edit
  • June
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Alternate
  • Cordate
  • Lobed
  • Ovate
  • Truncate
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Suitable For edit
  • Centre Piece
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Tolerant of Most Types
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Green
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds)
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
Additional Short Notes add
  • Larval host for the Mourning Cloak butterfly edit | delete
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