Red Mulberry Tree – Morus rubra Live Bare Root Plant | 16+ Inches Tall | Dormant Starter Tree Native Sweet Fruit Tree | Backyard & Wildlife Friendly | Easy to Grow

Start your homegrown fruit journey with this 16+ inch live Red Mulberry tree, shipped dormant and bare root, ready for planting. This hardy young tree is perfect for backyard orchards, homesteads, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.

The Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) is a native North American fruit tree valued for its sweet berries that ripen from red to deep purple. The fruit has a rich, blackberry-like flavor and is excellent for fresh eating, baking, jams, and preserves.

This fast-growing tree develops into a beautiful shade tree while also producing fruit for both people and wildlife. Red Mulberry trees are adaptable, resilient, and beginner friendly, making them a great addition to edible landscapes and natural gardens.

During shipping, plants may arrive leafless and dormant, which is normal and helps protect the tree during transit.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Red Mulberry tree
✔️ Height: approximately 16 inches or taller
✔️ Bare root dormant plant (no soil or pot)
✔️ Healthy starter tree ready for planting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Red Mulberry
Botanical Name: Morus rubra
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Dormant starter plant
Sun Requirements: Medium to full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to many soil types
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: 30–40 feet
Growth Rate: Fast growing
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: No (best suited for ground planting)

💡 Care Tip: After arrival, soak the roots in water for 1–2 hours before planting. Plant in well-draining soil, water thoroughly, and add mulch around the base to help retain moisture and support root establishment.