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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Mulberry is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameMorus spp.
Janka hardness1,680 lbf
Average dried weight43 lb/ft³
Best fitTurned items
Overview
Why choose Mulberry?
Mulberry is a domestic hardwood species. Its natural range is Eastern North America is the native range of Red Mulberry; other species grow worldwide. Used for turned items, furniture and fence posts.
Scientific nameMorus spp.
DistributionEastern North America is the native range of Red Mulberry; other species grow worldwide
ShrinkageRadial: 3.3%, Tangential: 6.6%, Volumetric: 10.3%, T/R Ratio: 2.0
DurabilityRated as very durable and strong in weathering, with good insect resistance.
Mulberry colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is golden brown and deepens to a medium or reddish brown over time. The sapwood is pale yellowish white.
The grain runs straight with an even, medium texture and a good sheen.
Working notes
Handles well with hand tools and machinery. It turns, glues and finishes nicely.
Apart from the usual hazards of breathing any wood dust, Mulberry has no other reported health reactions.
Mulberry should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Mulberry
Best projects
Used for turned items, furniture and fence posts.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Mulberry from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Mulberry FAQ
What is Mulberry best used for?
Used for turned items, furniture and fence posts. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Mulberry beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Mulberry?
The buying section on this page links to any Mulberry Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.