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Texas mulberry

Morus microphylla

Texas mulberry (Morus microphylla) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–10b. Mature size 10'–25'. Blooms Mar–May.

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Family
—
Group
tree
Native range
Native to AZ, NM, OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 4a–10b
Mature size
10'–25'
Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Mar–May
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Texas mulberry (Morus microphylla)
Morus microphylla — Texas mulberry. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Texas mulberry (Morus microphylla) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–10b. Mature size 10'–25'. Blooms Mar–May. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, texas mulberry pairs naturally with: Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides), Sugarberry (Celtis laevigata), Western Soapberry (Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii).

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