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RED MULBERRY (Morus rubra)
Other names: mulberry

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The red mulberry is a shrubby tree of the eastern states. It is found from South Dakota, south to Texas and throughout the east. This tree is usually scrubby in form, reaches 18" in diameter, age unknown, and has very decay resistant heartwood. The tree is used for fence posts because of its durability in that use. The tree is slow growing, with very dense, hard wood. 

There is no report of original mulberry bearing trees. 

If the mulberry is used for a bearing tree, select a well formed specimen if available. On younger trees the bark is thin and could be bark scribed. If blazed keep the blaze small, into the heartwood. The wood is hard so use a sharp scribe. Paint thoroughly.