Black Mulberry, Common Mulberry, Persian Mulberry, Sycamine Tree
Well-known for its edible fruit, Morus nigra (Black Mulberry) is a broad-crowned small deciduous tree with heart-shaped dark green leaves, 5 in. long (12 cm), turning yellow in the fall. Slender but with numerous branches, it can produce a dense and shady canopy. Inconspicuous flowers held on short, green catkins appear in the axils of the current season’s growth and on spurs on older wood. In late summer to early fall, it bears edible, oval, succulent, dark purplish-red fruits, 1 in. long (2.5 cm). Large and juicy, with a blend of sweetness and tartness, they are superior in taste to the white mulberry, Morus alba, and are used for marmalade, syrup, and jellies. Morus nigra is a popular ornamental tree in gardens, and also used for bonsai or small indoor plants.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Fruits, Trees |
| Plant Family | Moraceae |
| Common names | Black Mulberry, Mulberry, Sycamine Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
30' - 40' (9.1m - 12.2m) |
| Spread |
35' - 50' (10.7m - 15.2m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Fruits, Trees |
| Plant Family | Moraceae |
| Common names | Black Mulberry, Mulberry, Sycamine Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
30' - 40' (9.1m - 12.2m) |
| Spread |
35' - 50' (10.7m - 15.2m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Morus nigra (Black Mulberry) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Morus nigra (Black Mulberry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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