Red Mulberry, Morus Rubra
Red Mulberry Morus Rubra Fruit Tree
Red mulberry trees are a gardener's dream. They provide plentiful fruit for humans and wildlife, attract pollinators, and offer shade in hot climates. Mulberries are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, iron, and other nutrients, making them a healthy treat. Red mulberry trees also have a deep root system that can help reduce soil erosion and water runoff.
Although red mulberry trees were once widespread in North America, they are now threatened by habitat loss and hybridization with invasive white mulberry trees. However, efforts are being made to preserve and protect red mulberry trees. Many people are also rediscovering the joy of growing and eating the delicious fruit of the red mulberry tree.
Overall, the Red Mulberry fruit tree is a great choice for anyone who loves sweet and juicy fruit and wants to grow their own fruit at home. With proper care and maintenance, the tree can provide years of delicious fruit for you and your family to enjoy.
Product Details
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Plant Hardiness Zones and Growing Information
| Grow Zones: | 5-11 Outdoors |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Mature Height: | 30-40 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 20-25 ft. |
| Light: | Thrives in Full Sun, tolerates Shade |
| Fruit: | Red to Dark Purple, Blackberry like fruit |
| Harvest Time: | Summer and Fall, Bears Fruit second Year |
| Soil Conditions: | Well Drained Organic Soil |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ |
Description
Red mulberry trees are truly a treasure of North American flora. From their delightful fruit to their cultural significance and ecological benefits, they offer so much to us and our planet. By planting, nurturing, and protecting red mulberry trees, we can ensure that they continue to thrive for generations to come.
Red Mulberry is container friendly and can bear fruit as a potted plant. The fruit is blackberry-like, oblong 1 to 1 1/2 inches long, dark purple to black when ripe, and very sweet and edible. Red Mulberry Trees are self-fertile. You will get fruit with only one plant. However, adding an additional Red Mulberry Tree will drastically increase the size of your crop.
Enjoy your fruit trees, Ideal for backyards, cold hardy to zone 5, Create a graceful landscape display with its bright lush foliage, Fast-growing and easy to maintain.
Care & Maintenance
Care Guide
PLANTING AND CARE - If Planting in the ground dig a hole twice as large than the pot you purchased, Remove the tree from the grower pot, you may cut off the plastic pot if needed. Drop the plant level to the soil, Water the tree as you back fill soil to remove air pockets. Cover the new soil with mulch to retain moisture and keep weeds away. Mulberry trees are container friendly, you may keep it in its existing container and replant once a year.
WATER MANAGEMENT - Water twice a week for the first growing season, once established rain water is enough unless you are experiencing extreme drought or heat.
LIGHT - Full Sun, bright light is optimal and will encourage a higher rate of growth.
FERTILIZING – No need to fertilize right away, We fertilize our plants during the production phase with slow release fertilizer which can last an additional 2-3 months supplying residual nutrients to the plant. Once you do decide to fertilize You may use a slow release granular fertilizer 180 days duration, fertilize during spring or fall base on label instructions.
PRUNNING is not needed until the tree matures into its 2nd or 3rd year of life. You may begin to prune at some point to keep the plant healthy and control the height, since the tree can reach 25ft in height and 10ft in width, pruning is recommended in order to keep the fruits within reach.
INSECTS OR DESEASES - In the event that scale, mealy bugs, or mites are found to affect the plant, they can be controlled by applying horticultural neem oil that can be sprayed directly onto the insects, A second and third treatment, when using oils, will be necessary. Space out the sprays at 2 weeks intervals to break up the mealybug life cycle.
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