Scientific name: Morus nigra
Family: MORACEAE
Common names: “Mulberry” “black mulberry” “Persian mulberry” “sycamine tree
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Conditions:
Zone: 4-10
Light: Full sun
Exposure: Sheltered from cold drying winds
Soil: Humus rich fertile soil
Moisture: Moist well drained
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 30-50′ W 30-40′
Leaf and Stem shape: Heart-shaped dark green leaves
Flower: Insignificant greenish flowers followed by dark purplish-red fruits
Pruning: Requires some annual pruning, best done in late winter
Maintenance: Low – medium
Landscape use: Orchards, focal point, wildlife garden
Propagate: By seed and cuttings
Pests & Disease: Generally healthy
Comments: Tasty large and sweet edible berries, best choice for fruit production and it also has some ornamental attributes
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