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 Red Mulberry Leaf Forms |
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Tree info 1 |
Red Mulberry Leaf Forms |
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Tree info 2 |
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| Identifying Characteristics | |
Size/Form: |
Red mulberry is a small tree reaching 30 to 70’ in height. Branches spread to form a dense, rounded crown. |
Leaves: |
Leaves are deciduous, simple and alternate. Three types of leaves can be found on a single tree: unlobed, mitten-shaped, and two to three lobed. All three can grow 3 to 9” in length. Heart-shaped base with a serrate margin. Upper surface is yellowish green and rough like sand paper with hairs on the underside. Leaves turn yellow in autumn. |
Fruit: |
Small, red to dark purple drupes in clusters 1” in length. |
Bark: |
Reddish-brown and smooth when young. Mature trees have dark-brown flaky plates. |
Habitat: |
Found in deep moist soils, forested floodplains and valleys. Shade-tolerant species. |
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