Texas Mulberry

Morus microphylla

Texas Mulberry

Aimé Bonpland - Museum national d'histoire naturelle (MNHN), Paris

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Moraceae
Genus:
Morus
Species:
Morus microphylla

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Tree
Height:
20-40 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may
Bloom Colors:
Red, Green
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, calcareous soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid and semi-arid regions

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o