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Morus rubra
Red Mulberry
| Family |
| Moraceae |
| Genus |
| Morus |
| Species |
| rubra |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -25 |
| Height |
| 10-20 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Eastern North America. |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves are alternate, 7-14 cm long and 6-12 cm broad, simple, broadly cordate, with a shallow notch at the base, typically unlobed on mature trees although often with 2-3 lobes, particularly on young trees, and with a finely serrated margin. |
| Flower Description |
| The flowers are relatively inconspicuous: small, yellowish green or reddish green, and opening as leaves emerge. Male and female flowers are usually on separate trees although they may occur on the same tree. |
| Fruit Description |
| The fruit is a compound cluster of several small drupes, similar in appearance to a blackberry, 2-3 cm long, red ripening dark purple, edible and very sweet with a good flavor. |
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