Morus nigra

Black Mulberry

Family: Moraceae Mulberry


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green, yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 25' to 40' / 7.60m to 12.20m
Spread 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Orange, purple, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive, naturalizing