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Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) - Not Recommended

Red Mulberry

Florida Native:

Yes

Special interest:

None 

Growth Rate:

Rapid 

Height at Maturity:

45' 

Width at Maturity:

40'

Grow Space:

Large, 30’ from OHU  

Soil Requirements:

Moist, fertile

Cold Hardiness:

Hardy 

Evergreen/Deciduous:

Deciduous

Salt Tolerance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

Comments:

Spreading habit and abundant fruits of female trees make this unsuitable for use in urban areas. However, in large, rural spaces it is an excellent wildlife tree.  

Uses:

Wildlife, reforestation  

Maintenance:

$$$

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