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| Identification |
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Genus
Morus
Species
rubra
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
red mulberry
Family
MORACEAE
Specimen number
S13947
Data source
Allergy p262;GrUnFr p235;UnFruit pp173-183
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Ascending
Overall height
40'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-08b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Morus rubra can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Mar 01 - May 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are 1 to 1 1/2 inch long drupes, bright red turning purple as they ripen. It has sweet, slightly acidic and spicy flavor. Among its many possible uses in the kitchen, Morus rubra is often used in jam, in drinks and in sweets. In the distillery, Red mulberry is made into wine. This plant is most commonly used dried or fresh. This anemophilous species has only a light pollen count during hay fever season. March to May is the usual season for causing hay-fever problems.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Cutting
Layering
Seed
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Orchard
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Jul 01 - Jul 31
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Jam
Wine
Drinks
Dried
Sweets
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
1 to 1 1/2 inch long drupes, bright red turning purple as they ripen
Flavor / texture
has sweet, slightly acidic and spicy flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Morus rubra to produce fruit. Crops can be harvested throughout July. Red mulberry is often propagated using a cutting or by layering or by seed. This plant is a cultivated ornamental. This species most likely originates from North America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Morus rubra is a woody perennial. Red mulberry is deciduous in nature.
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