Tree Friend – Black Mulberry (Morus Nigra)
Tree Friend – Black Mulberry
Morus Nigra | Moraceae
☀ Average lifespan: Between 25 and 100+ years
☀ Years until first fruit: 1st year
☀ Expected fruiting span: 40 years
☀ Season/s of production: Spring, late summer
☀ Country/area of origin: Southwest Asia
☀ Average annual rainfall: 600-2500mm/yr
Products, benefits, useful/interesting facts
☀ Fast growing ☀ Self fertilizing ☀ Able to be grown in pots
☀ Deep rooting (good for erosion) ☀ Hardy ☀ Shady canopy
☀ Foliage: feed/cultivate silkworms, cook leaves
☀ Branches: baskets, screens & fences, wood fuel
☀ Berries: dye, wine, tea, fresh/frozen, jams, pies, desserts
Mature sizing
☀ Height: 6-12m
☀ Width: 6-15m
☀ Trunk diameter: 20-70cm
☀ Foliage: Dense canopy, spreading/vase structure,
rounded/oval leaves, Deciduous
(Dwarf varieties are around 1/2 the average size, can be pruned down to 2m)
Challenges or special requirements
☀ Partial/Full Sun ☀ Good drainage ☀ Neutral pH (6.6-7.3) ☀ Moderate Watering
☀ Susceptible to spider mites, whiteflies and mealybugs
☀ Ripe fruit/bird droppings can stain pathways, cars and clothing
