Scientific Name
Morus microphylla
Common Name
Texas Mulberry, Mountain Mulberry, Dwarf Mulberry
Tree Description
Morus microphylla, Texas mulberry, is a small, multi-stemmed deciduous tree. It grows in dry, well drained soils, and produces edible red fruits.
Tree Size
Small
Height at Maturity
20ft–30ft
Width at Maturity
20ft–30ft
Growth Rate
Unknown
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Sun Exposure
Sun
Part-Shade
Water Needs
Low Water
Potential Issues
May be susceptible to Beetle Borers, Caterpillars, Spider Mites and White Fly, Chlorosis, Crown Rot, Fusarium, Armillaria, Leaf Blight, Phytophthora and Root Rot. Possible allergy health hazard.
Average performance rating from pre-trial survey of experts
Good
Propagation Results
We got no germination from seed collected from 1 specimen and put in 120 day cold stratification in moist peat in plastic bag in refrigerator started in January. Future trials would put seed immediately in cold stratification and trial scarification.
Citation
- eFloras.org
- LBJ Wildflower Center
- Texas A & M