Zone Compatibility

| Height | 35–60 feet at maturity |
| Spread | 35–50 feet wide canopy |
| Tree Form | Deciduous native shade tree; broad, rounded to spreading crown with strong central trunk if pruned |
| USDA Zone | 4–9 |
| Blooms | Spring (April–May); small, greenish catkin flowers |
| Drops Fruit or Nut | Early to mid-summer; produces elongated red to dark purple mulberries that ripen over several weeks |
| Soil | Adaptable; prefers deep, fertile, well-drained loam but tolerates clay, sandy soils, and river bottoms |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic to neutral (5.5–7.0 preferred) |
| Light requirements | Full sun to partial shade (best fruit production in full sun) |
| Pollination | Produces the best fruit when planted near another mulberry tree. A single tree may still produce fruit on its own. |
| Suggested Pollinators | Additional mulberry trees increase pollination and fruit production — beneficial for maximum harvest density |
Native Red Mulberry Tree (Morus rubra)
Morus rubra
Price range: $36.95 through $108.95





