Texas Mulberry (Morus microphylla)

Family: Moraceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Morus microphylla is a deciduous Tree growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in July. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet and palatable. — Sweet and palatable.; The fruits can be sweet or sour.; The fruit can be dried for later use.; It is up to 15mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

In canyons on dry limestone hills and igneous slopes, usually along streams at elevations of 200 - 2200 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)