Morus rubra By Cassie Rich Red Mulberry Morus rubra By Cassie Rich

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

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 20-30 years Records- at 12 years old it was spread 74 feet

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Reference Slide http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1439-0434.2003.00747.x/abs/ www.u46.k12.il.us/shs/aldeellen/6157.htm www.oplin.lib.oh.us/products/tree/fact%20pages/ mulberry_red/mulberry_red.html - 8k www.biosurvey.ou.edu/shrub/moru2.htm www.speciesatrisk.gc.ca/search/ speciesDetails_e.cfm?SpeciesID=228 - 21k