Red Mulberry is native to Southeastern United States but other species are found worldwide
The Heartwood is a golden brown to yellow, darkening to a medium/reddish brown with age. Sapwood is a pale yellowish white. Overall appearance is very similar to Osage Orange though Mulberry tends to be significantly lighter.
Due to its small size (although in Texas they get Big!) and scattered distribution, Mulberry is seldom if ever harvested commercially for lumber. Smaller pieces are sometimes available locally throughout the tree’s natural range. Expect prices to be high for a domestic hardwood.
Some uses of Mulberry are fence posts, furniture, and turned objects.
Mulberry is perhaps better known for its fruit; the tree’s leaves are also the sole food source for the silkworm, which is used to produce silk.
The Heartwood is a golden brown to yellow, darkening to a medium/reddish brown with age. Sapwood is a pale yellowish white. Overall appearance is very similar to Osage Orange though Mulberry tends to be significantly lighter.
Due to its small size (although in Texas they get Big!) and scattered distribution, Mulberry is seldom if ever harvested commercially for lumber. Smaller pieces are sometimes available locally throughout the tree’s natural range. Expect prices to be high for a domestic hardwood.
Some uses of Mulberry are fence posts, furniture, and turned objects.
Mulberry is perhaps better known for its fruit; the tree’s leaves are also the sole food source for the silkworm, which is used to produce silk.