Mulberry (Morus rubra)

Size: 20-30′ tall/15-20′ wide.

Flowering:

Fruiting: mid-late June

Birds: summer nesting species, especially starlings, robin, blackbirds, rose-breasted grosbeak, waxwing, and some woodpeckers.

A very shade tolerant tree – often excelling in the understory of established farm groves, Red Mulberry produces an edible red-purple drupe that resembles blackberry. The fruit is used in jams and wines, and is relished by many wildlife species. Fruiting in June provides nesting catbirds, thrashers, and robins with a plentiful source of sweet fruit. Mulberry can tolerate a variety of moist soil conditions, and can even tolerate seasonal flooding.