Tree
Red Mulberry (Candidate)
Morus rubra ยท genus Morus
Possible red mulberry candidate at Portal 33; if confirmed, a native edible fruit tree and excellent food-forest component.
About
Description
Broad-leaved candidate tree photographed. Potential value if confirmed: native edible fruit, bird/wildlife food and excellent food-forest component.
Safety Cautions
Distinguish native Red Mulberry from introduced White Mulberry and hybrids.
Edible. If confirmed native Red Mulberry; distinguish from introduced White Mulberry and hybrids.
No known use.
Native edible fruit, bird/wildlife food.
Fruit for birds and wildlife.
Fruit early-mid summer
Woodland/homestead edge
Portal 33 woodland/homestead
Native edible fruit and excellent food-forest component.
Leaf texture/shape, buds, bark and especially mature fruit.
Educational use only. Identification, edibility, and traditional medicinal knowledge is shared for learning. Always obtain positive identification before eating, harvesting, or medicinally using any plant or fungi. This Atlas is not medical advice.