Morus nigra

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Morus nigra
Also known as: Black Mulberry
Images: Google Images

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree
Format: Large
Height: 10.00 m
Width: 15.00 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Dye, Fibers, Wood

Description

Fruit - this can be eaten raw, cooked, or used in preserves. It has a deliciously slightly sour taste and can serve as an excellent dessert fruit. The fruit is juicy and refreshing, but it must be eaten quickly once it is ripe (from mid-August to September), otherwise, it may start to spoil. When the fruit is fully ripe, it falls from the tree. It is best to let the tree grow in short grass to catch the falling fruit, while still making it possible to find and harvest the fruits. The fruit can also be dried and ground into powder. The fruit has a diameter of 25 mm.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07
End of Harvest: 31/08

Crown Data

Crown Type: Breed piramidaal
Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Broussonetia kazinoki
Kozo 		Provides shade and moisture retention for Morus nigra.
Morus rubra
Red mulberry 		Similar growing conditions and pests, promoting a cooperative growth environment.
Prunus avium
Sweet cherry 		Attracts pollinators that also benefit Morus nigra's fruit production.
Broussonetia papyrifera
Paper Mulberry 		Competes less for nutrients, allowing for better nutrient absorption for both plants.
Salix alba
Willow 		Projecting interspecies benefits with improved soil structure and increased organic matter.
Quercus robur
English oak 		Provides habitat for beneficial insects that control pests of Morus nigra.