Mulberry
Morus microphylla
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Tree |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Wind |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
12-20' × 8-12' |
| Flowering Season | March-April |
| Flower Color | Greenish/white |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -15 °F |
| Leaf Description | Rounded base, 3-lobed, with toothed margins |
| Fruit | Tasty fruits turning from green to purplish-red |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 3500-5000 ft. |
| Description | Our native mulberry is a large shrub to small tree with 3-lobed, arrowhead shaped leaves. Plants have either pollen or fruit bearing flowers so multiple individuals are needed for fruit production. A single mature plant can yield a large quantity of fruit, and staminate native mulberries can also be used to pollinate pistillate European mulberries. These plants generally occur along waterways so reliable watering is essential to the success of this species in landscapes. Try planting in a basin with native gramas grasses and line the basin edge with salvias (Salvia spp.), desert spoon (Dasylirion wheeleri), and agave (Agave spp.) |
