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Red Mulberry (Morus rubra), Fruit Tree
Fruit Tree

Red Mulberry

Morus rubra

Traits

FL FriendlyZone 9a Hardy

Varieties We Bring In

RedMorus rubraPakistan EverbearingMorus rubra
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$19.95
15 galFrom$99.95

Last received Jul 16, 2026.

We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.

Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.

LightFull Sun, Part Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size30-50 feet × 25-35 feet
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Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew

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About Red Mulberry

Red mulberry (Morus rubra) is a native North American deciduous tree producing elongated, sweet-tart berry-like fruits that ripen from red to deep purple-black. The tree features large, variably lobed leaves and is an important wildlife food source.

Plant details

Bloom Season
Spring
Flower Color
White
Growth Rate
Fast
Foliage
Deciduous
Soil
Sandy, Loam, Clay, Well-drained

Best planting months

Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL

Recommended months: January, February, March.

January, good window
February, good window
March, good window
April, other month
May, other month
June, other month
July, other month
August, other month
September, other month
October, other month
November, other month, this month
December, other month
This monthGood windowOther months

Seasonal care

Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.

Care essentials

Light

Grows in full sun to partial shade. In NE Florida, full sun produces the heaviest fruit crops. Seedlings are shade-tolerant and often emerge under a forest canopy, but established trees fruit best with abundant sun.

Water

Drought-tolerant once established in NE Florida's sandy soils, requiring little to no supplemental irrigation. Water regularly for the first season to establish roots. Mulching helps retain moisture during dry summers.

Soil & Fertilizer

Thrives in NE Florida's infertile sandy soils without supplemental fertilizer. Tolerates a range of soil types from sand to clay. Fertilizing is generally unnecessary and can promote excess vegetative growth at the expense of fruit.

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Common questions

Is Red Mulberry a good plant for St. Augustine?

Red Mulberry is a fruit tree. Mature size: 30-50 feet × 25-35 feet. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun. Water needs: Moderate. Red Mulberry is Florida-Friendly. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.

Care information verified from

Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.