Morus nigra – Black mulberry

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Morus nigra – Black mulberry

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Large shrub, often growing to become a characteristic tree of medium height. The dense crown consists of a short, knotted and twisted trunk bearing irregularly growing branches. Young twigs change colour from olive-green to brown. The bark is rough and grooved. The broad, ovoid to heart-shaped leaves are irregularly lobed: the leaf edge is serrated and the leaf top tapers to a point. They are rough to the touch because of the hairy underside. This monoecious tree bears unremarkable, green male and female catkins on downy stalks. The relatively large, deep red to almost black fruits are edible. They are fleshy and have a pleasant taste. This is a tree for a sunny, warm, sheltered site. Saplings are sensitive to frost but older plants are winter hardy. Often also used as a trained or shaped tree. Likes chalky soils and grows in poor soil.

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Height
6 - 10 (15) m
Crown
broad, round, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
trunk grey and rough, irregular, twigs green
Leaf
broad ovoid to heart-shaped, glossy green, 5 - 12 cm
Flowers
unremarkable pendulous catkins, green, May/June
Fruits
ovoid, dark red to almost black, 2 - 3 cm, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
humid, well-drained soil, preferably calcareous
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem, clearstem fruit tree
Clearstem fruit tree Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green green average growing provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Fructe ornamentale Edible fruits playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Morus nigra

Morus nigra can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Morus nigra has a average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Morus nigra is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Morus nigra with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

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