American mulberry

How to Grow and Care for American mulberry

American mulberry · Morus rubra
Also known as: red mulberry

Grow in moist, humus-rich, fertile soils with shelter from cold, dry winds. See mulberry cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing American mulberry

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Grow in moist, humus-rich, fertile soils with shelter from cold, dry winds. See mulberry cultivation

How to Water American mulberry?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for American mulberry?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for American mulberry?

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What Soil Is Best for American mulberry?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for American mulberry?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize American mulberry?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune American mulberry?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate American mulberry?

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in mid-summer

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How to Transplant American mulberry?

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How to Care for American mulberry in Winter?

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How to Plant American mulberry?

Grow in moist, humus-rich, fertile soils with shelter from cold, dry winds. See mulberry cultivation

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How to Repot American mulberry?

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How to Harvest American mulberry?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to mulberry leaf spot, mulberry canker, coral spot, powdery mildews and honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of American mulberry

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Attributes of American mulberry

Plant typeFruit Edible · Trees
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Morus rubra
Genus
Morus
Family
Moraceae
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