1. Morus rubra By Cassie Rich
Red Mulberry
Morus rubra
By Cassie Rich

2. Scientific classification
Kingdom-Plantae
Division-spermatophyta
Class-angiospermae
Order-Urticales
Family-Moraceae
Genus-Morus
Species- rubra

3. Description Height 2. DBH diameter 1 foot – 3 foot
Extremes height   30 feet – 60 feet     
Average 40 feet
2. DBH diameter   1 foot – 3 foot
Average 2 foot
No records
Low Branching Pattern
Average Age years
Records- at 12 years old it was spread 74 feet

4. Description of Leaves broad, flat leaves simple leaves
not lobed, or with unbalanced lobes
fine, double teeth
all teeth same size
shorter stem
side veins longer than others
symmetrical base
heart-shaped base
rough above

5. Root System Slide
Rhizopus oryzae is root dieses that is causing the Mulberry trees to rot.The roots of mulberry are infected naturally.

6. Reproduction
Normally dioecious, small, green, male flowers are hanging catkins, 1 to 2 inches long. Female flowers- catkins, are 1 inch long.
Vehicle for pollination
Look like blackberries, cylindrical- 1 to 1 1/4 inches long, fleshy multiples of drupes, containing a small seed. Maturing June to August.

7. Distribution in the World
Trees grow in the warmer parts of the country.
Eastern part of North American clear down to the south.

8. Habitat/Growth Environment
moist soils in hardwood forests
In the southern parts of the state.
Needs sunlight and moist soils

9. Tree’s Ecological Importance
*wind-pollinated flowers emerge with the leaves in late spring
* Individual trees may have both male and female catkins,may bear catkins that are all male or all female
*Birds are likely the most likely dispersers of seeds from the fruit which matures in mid-July
*Seeds can germinate the same summer as they are produced, but some may remain dormant in the soil

10. Economic importance of the Tree
The berries are used to make food products such as pies and jellies.
It also used to sent houses as popery and candles.

11. Reference Slide
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