Sweet, deep-purple berries that stain everything they touch — a self-fertile, long-lived shade tree the whole street's birds will find. Quick-growing and tough.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 7 m H × 6 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Black Mulberry
Botanically, Morus nigra is a fast-growing fruiting tree in the Moraceae family. It reaches around 7 m tall and 6 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage.
Where to grow Black Mulberry
Black Mulberry suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Black Mulberry does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Black Mulberry does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Black Mulberry in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Black Mulberry in the garden
Black Mulberry earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Black Mulberry with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Buying Black Mulberry
Plant Sale lists Black Mulberry as potted plants, advanced specimens and bare-root stock. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
