Red Mulberry Morus rubra Live Plants | 2 Starter Plants, 4–6 Inches, No Pot

About This Plant

Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) is a deciduous fruiting tree valued for its sweet edible berries and broad foliage. This listing features two young starter plants, each approximately 4–6 inches tall, shipped without pots and with a small soil ball around the roots for protection during transit. Growth is vigorous, with fruit appearing as the tree matures.

What You Will Receive

2 live Red Mulberry starter plants (Morus rubra). Each plant is approximately 4–6 inches tall, shipped without pots, and with protected soil root balls.

Growing Information

Common Name: Red Mulberry
Botanical Name: Morus rubra
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting tree
Growth Stage: Young live starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture while establishing
Mature Height: Approximately 30–60 feet under favorable conditions
Growth Rate: Fast
Fruit: Sweet edible berries that mature from red to dark purple
USDA Zones: Generally 4–9
Fruit Season: Typically late spring to summer, depending on climate
Container Friendly: Better suited to in-ground planting as it matures

Care Tip

Plant in fertile, well-draining soil with plenty of sunlight and space for future growth. Keep soil consistently moist while establishing, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Protect young plants from extreme cold and frost. Light pruning can help shape the developing tree, while adequate sunlight supports vigorous growth and future fruit production.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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