 | Texas Mulberry, Mountain Mulberry, Mexican Mulberry, Littleleaf Mulberry, Wild Mulberry, Dwarf Mulberry Morus microphylla Moraceae Texas mulberry grows along creeks and in canyons in the western two thirds of the state, usually occurring in dry, well-drained areas. It is common on the white rock escarpment of Dallas County, where it grows as a small shrub from 6 to 12 feet. It is a smaller tree than red mulberry, averaging around 25 feet high, and the leaves and fruit are likewise smaller. Its leaves are exceedingly rough on both sides, whereas red mulberrys' are rough only on the top. Texas mulberry is usually found growing on thin limestone soils, although it grows equally as well on igneous soils. Plant Habit or Use: small tree Exposure: sun Flower Color: yellowish-green Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: multiple fruit of small fleshy drupes resembling blackberries, red to purple Height: to 25 ft. Width: less than 30 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: high Water Requirements: low Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
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