🌿 Mulberry
Morus rubra
This fast-growing native fruiting tree rewards South Florida gardeners with clusters of sweet, dark purple-to-black berries each spring, along with dense, cooling shade in the heat of summer.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Eastern and central United States, from woodlands and floodplains
☀️ Light: Full sun for the heaviest, sweetest fruit production
💧 Water: Moderate water needed while young; drought tolerant once well established
📏 Size: Fast-growing tree reaching 30 to 50 feet tall and wide at maturity
🌸 Bloom Time: Small, inconspicuous flowers in spring are followed by abundant berries
🌱 Landscape Use: A wonderful edible shade tree that also draws songbirds to the yard
🐾 Pet & Child Friendly: Safe for dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Raised Bed Mix for well-draining, fertile soil, then feed with Espoma Citrus-Tone during the growing season to support strong fruiting.