It is native to AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, and WV.
Red mulberry grows in zones 5a to 9b.
Propagation is achieved through growing cuttings or transplanting saplings.
The related white mulberry (Morus alba) is native to China and can be extremely invasive creating a monoculture where it grows.
The red mulberry (Morus rubra) is a perfect addition to a wildlife habitat or edible landscape.