Morus nigra - 80-100 CM C3

Description
The Black mulberry (Morus nigra) produces black-red fruits. They are berry-like and have an aromatic flavour. Well-drained, calcareous, sandy, acidic soil and a sunny location create ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from August. Its inconspicuous flowers are a beautiful sight. The Black mulberry grows to around 15 metres high and 15 metres wide with its rounded habit.

Bulletpoints
* aromatic in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive bright yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * cannot be planted over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Black mulberry are dark green, heart-shaped, alternate, coarsely serrated. They are about 6 - 12 cm in size. Black mulberry is bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Olive-green bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Black mulberry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Roundish.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Morus nigra prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

Flower
Morus nigra forms inconspicuous flowers arranged in spikes from May.

Fruit
The black-red fruits have an aromatic flavour. The drupes are berry-like. Ripening time from August.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary plant, bee pasture, fresh consumption, bird food plant, jam, dessert

Root
Morus nigra is a heartroot.