Red Mulberry Tree – Morus rubra Live Seedling | 12+ Inches Tall | Bare Root – No Pot Native Fruit Tree Starter | Backyard & Wildlife Friendly | Easy to Grow

Start your homegrown fruit journey with this live Red Mulberry tree seedling, shipped bare root and ready to plant. This hardy young tree is a great choice for backyard orchards, homesteads, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.

The Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) is a native North American fruit tree known for its sweet, juicy berries that ripen from red to dark purple. The fruit forms in clusters of small berries about 2–3 cm long, offering a delicious flavor perfect for fresh eating, pies, preserves, or homemade wine.

In addition to producing tasty fruit, Red Mulberry trees are also valuable for birds and beneficial wildlife, making them a great addition to natural gardens and edible landscapes.

Plants are self-fertile, meaning a single tree can produce fruit with proper growing conditions.

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 seedling
✔️ Height: approximately 12 inches or taller
✔️ Bare root plant (no 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: Seedling / bare root starter
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist during establishment
Mature Height: 30–50 feet
Growth Rate: Fast growing
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: No (best suited for ground planting)

💡 Care Tip: If planting during winter or early spring, your mulberry tree may arrive dormant without leaves. This is normal and helps protect the plant during shipping. Plant promptly and water well to help it establish.