species 23,900 observations
Red Mulberry
Morus rubra
Field notes
Supports All
28
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Mourning Cloak, Fall Webworm Moth, Mulberry Leaftier, Lesser Mulberry Snout
5
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Painted Hickory Borer, Red-shouldered Bostrichid
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Cedar Waxwing, Summer Tanager, White-eyed Vireo, Indian Cotton Jassid
18
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Hebetica sylviae, Tortistilus abnorma
2
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eastern Red Bat
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.