Red Mulberry Tree

Buy Red Mulberry Trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Red Mulberry (Morus rubra), also known as American Mulberry, is a fast-growing Florida native fruit tree valued for its sweet berries, shade, adaptability, and excellent wildlife value. It is especially well suited to North Florida landscapes, native gardens, edible landscapes, wildlife plantings, and larger home orchards.

In spring, Red Mulberry produces small, inconspicuous flowers followed by elongated berries that change from red to dark purple as they ripen. Fully ripe fruit is sweet and juicy and can be eaten fresh from the tree or used for jams, jellies, pies, cobblers, preserves, juice, syrup, and other desserts.

Red Mulberry naturally occurs in moist, fertile areas such as hardwood forests and floodplains, but established trees are adaptable to a variety of landscape conditions. For the best growth and fruit production, plant in full sun with adequate moisture and good drainage.

The berries are highly attractive to birds and other wildlife, making Red Mulberry an excellent choice for customers interested in both fruit production and wildlife habitat.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Deciduous native fruit tree
• Botanical Name: Morus rubra
• Common Names: Red Mulberry, American Mulberry
• Florida Native: Yes
• Mature Size: Commonly approximately 30–40 feet tall in Florida landscapes; may grow larger under favorable conditions
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Sun: Full sun to light shade; full sun is preferred for best fruit production
• USDA Zones: Approximately Zones 4–9
• Chill Hours: No standard chill-hour requirement is generally used for Red Mulberry
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Harvest Time: Late spring into early summer
• Fruit: Elongated berries that mature from red to dark purple
• Flavor: Sweet and juicy when fully ripe
• Fruit Uses: Fresh eating, jams, jellies, pies, cobblers, preserves, juice, syrup, and desserts
• Pollination: Some Red Mulberry trees produce both male and female flowers, while others occur as separate male and female trees. A tree producing female flowers is necessary for fruit production.
• Soil: Adaptable to several soil types; naturally favors moist, fertile soils
• Water: Water regularly while establishing; established trees are adaptable but perform best with adequate moisture
• Wildlife Value: Excellent; fruit is highly attractive to birds and other wildlife
• Landscape Uses: Home orchard, edible landscape, native garden, shade tree, wildlife planting, food forest, and naturalized area

North Florida Growing Note:

Red Mulberry is native to Florida and well adapted to North Florida conditions. It is an excellent choice for customers looking for a native fruit tree that also provides shade and valuable food for wildlife.

Plant in full sun for the heaviest fruit production. Although Red Mulberry is naturally found in moist sites, avoid planting where the roots will remain continuously waterlogged.

Because Red Mulberry can eventually become a substantial tree, allow adequate room away from buildings, foundations, septic systems, and other areas where a large mature tree would be undesirable.

Pollination Recommendation:

Red Mulberry differs from many named fruit-tree cultivars because individual trees can vary in flower type.

Some trees may have both male and female flowers, while others may produce only male or female flowers. A tree producing female flowers is required to develop fruit.

If purchasing specifically for fruit production, customers should select a known fruiting plant whenever possible.

Fruit & Planting Location Note:

Fully ripe mulberries are dark, soft, and juicy and can stain pavement, patios, sidewalks, vehicles, and other surfaces.

We recommend planting fruiting mulberries away from driveways and heavily traveled paved areas.

Birds and other wildlife are very attracted to the ripe berries and may share the harvest.

Local Pickup & Limited Shipping:

Local pickup is available for most plants and trees at our nursery in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Limited shipping may be available for select trees, liners, and smaller plants in 3-gallon containers or smaller. Shipping availability depends on the plant variety, size, quantity, destination, and packaging requirements. Shipping charges are calculated separately.

Please contact us before ordering if shipping is needed so we can confirm that the plant can be shipped and provide the current shipping cost.

Contact Advanced Nursery Growers:

Advanced Nursery Growers LLC
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com
Website: www.AdvancedNurseryGrowers.com

Wholesale:

Wholesale pricing is available for qualified nurseries. Please contact Advanced Nursery Growers for current availability and wholesale pricing.