Red mulberry

About Red mulberry

Red mulberry is a delightful native tree that brings so much life to a garden. Birds absolutely love its sweet berries, which ripen from red to dark purple through the summer. You'll enjoy watching cardinals, robins, and mockingbirds feast on the fruit. The tree is also a host plant for silk moths and other butterflies, making it a real wildlife magnet. Its broad leaves provide wonderful shade, and the whole tree has a friendly, welcoming character that seems to improve any yard.

Growing red mulberry is refreshingly easy. Plant it in a spot where it gets good sunlight and has decent soil. Water it regularly when it's young, then it becomes quite independent once established. The tree handles our local climate beautifully since it evolved right here. Don't worry about being an expert gardener—this tree is forgiving and rewarding. You'll have a healthy, productive tree for years to come, and your garden will thank you.