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Red Mulberry

morus rubra

The Red Mulberry tree has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces sweet berries that many animals love to eat! It's a great tree to find in forests and parks, especially when the berries are ripe and ready for picking.

Habitat: It thrives in rich, moist soils in forests, floodplains, and along riverbanks.

Appearance

The Red Mulberry is a medium-sized tree with large, dark green leaves that are often unlobed, lobed, or mitten-shaped. Its bark is reddish-brown, scaly, and ridged. The tree produces elongated, dark red to purplish-black berry-like fruits that resemble blackberries.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyMoraceaeGenusMorus
Red Mulberry
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Red Mulberry

Category

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Rarity

Common

Danger

0/5 · No known danger

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Interesting facts

Berries ripen from green to white, then red, finally turning dark purple and sweet!

Its strong, durable wood was once used for fence posts, furniture, and other sturdy creations!

Red Mulberries can live over 125 years, often growing taller than a four-story building!

The milky sap from broken twigs was used by indigenous people to treat skin ailments!

Special abilities

Ability

Shape-Shifting Leaves

Red Mulberry has highly variable leaf shapes, from simple ovate to deeply lobed, helping it adapt to different light conditions.

Ability

Fast Forest Filler

Red Mulberry can grow quickly, helping it establish itself rapidly in disturbed forest gaps and clearings.

Ability

Berry Bonanza

Red Mulberry produces abundant, sweet fruits that provide crucial food for many birds and mammals, aiding its seed dispersal.

Ability

Rooted Resilience

Red Mulberry develops a deep root system that helps it withstand droughts and anchor firmly in floodplain habitats.

Measurements & details

Height
1000-2000 cm
Spread
800-1500 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1.5 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

Ecological connections

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

eats berries, aids seed dispersal

eaten by

Virginia Opossum

Didelphis virginiana

eats berries, aids seed dispersal

eaten by

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

eats berries, aids seed dispersal

symbiotic with

Common mycorrhizal fungus

Glomus intraradices

enhances nutrient uptake for the tree

Traits

Also known as

Black MulberryMorusRed Mulberry Tree

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Safety

Danger

0/5 · No known danger

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Red Mulberry?

1000-2000 cm

How wide does Red Mulberry spread?

800-1500 cm

How big are the flowers on Red Mulberry?

0.5-1.5 cm

When does Red Mulberry bloom?

Spring

Is Red Mulberry edible?

Yes

Is Red Mulberry toxic?

Mild

What is Red Mulberry's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Red Mulberry pollinated?

Wind

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