Black Mulberry
Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your garden with our premium Black Mulberry tree. Known as 'Tannout' in Italy, this isn't just a plant; it's a legacy. Imagine harvesting your own sweet, juicy mulberries year after year. Perfect for providing natural shade and a touch of rustic charm, the Morus nigra is a hardy, fast-growing tree that rewards you with minimal effort. Order yours today and start growing memories!
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: Black Mulberry
Botanical Name: Morus nigra
Variety: Standard
Color: Natural
Country of Origin: Italy
Arabic Name: توت
Family: Moraceae
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Order: Rosales
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Morus
Species: Morus nigra
3. Origin & Distribution
Native to Southwestern Asia and the Iberian Peninsula. It has been cultivated for centuries across the Mediterranean region, including Italy and Greece, for its fruit and as a shade tree.
4. Visual Characteristics
A deciduous tree with a dense, spreading crown. The leaves are large, heart-shaped, and dark green with a rough, hairy texture on the underside. The fruit is a cluster of small drupes, resembling a large blackberry, ripening from green to red and finally to a deep, glossy dark purple or black.
5. Size & Dimensions
A slow-to-medium growing tree that typically reaches heights of 10 to 15 meters (30 to 50 feet) with a similar spread. In cultivation, it can be maintained at a smaller size through regular pruning.
6. Light Requirements
Prefers full sun. To ensure maximum fruit production and healthy growth, the tree should receive at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
7. Watering Needs
Requires moderate watering. While established trees are relatively drought-tolerant, they benefit from regular, deep watering during the fruiting season and prolonged dry spells. Avoid waterlogged soil.
8. Soil & Potting
Thrives in deep, fertile, well-draining soil. It is adaptable to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, or clay-heavy soils, provided there is good drainage. Prefers a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
9. Temperature & Humidity
Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 10. It prefers warm summers for fruit ripening and can tolerate winter temperatures down to approximately -15°C (5°F). It performs well in both dry and moderately humid environments.
10. Fertilization
Apply a balanced organic fertilizer or a slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins. Mulching with compost can also provide necessary nutrients and retain moisture.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Easy to maintain. Pruning should be done in late winter while the tree is dormant to remove dead or crossing branches and to shape the canopy. Note that the fallen fruit can stain pavement.
12. Growth & Propagation
Fast-growing during its youth, slowing down as it matures. Propagation is typically achieved through semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or by grafting. It can also be grown from seed, though fruit quality may vary.
13. Common Problems
Relatively pest-resistant but can occasionally be affected by scale insects, leaf spot, or canker. Birds are highly attracted to the ripening fruit. Fruit drop can cause staining on walkways or patios.
14. Benefits & Uses
Primarily grown for its delicious, antioxidant-rich edible fruit. It is an excellent ornamental shade tree for gardens, courtyards, and landscapes. In some cultures, the leaves and bark are used in traditional medicine.
15. Toxicity & Safety
The ripe fruit and leaves are generally considered safe and non-toxic for humans and pets. However, the milky sap found in the stems and unripe fruit can cause mild skin irritation or digestive upset in sensitive individuals or animals if consumed in large quantities.
Black Mulberry
Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your garden with our premium Black Mulberry tree. Known as 'Tannout' in Italy, this isn't just a plant; it's a legacy. Imagine harvesting your own sweet, juicy mulberries year after year. Perfect for providing natural shade and a touch of rustic charm, the Morus nigra is a hardy, fast-growing tree that rewards you with minimal effort. Order yours today and start growing memories!
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: Black Mulberry
Botanical Name: Morus nigra
Variety: Standard
Color: Natural
Country of Origin: Italy
Arabic Name: توت
Family: Moraceae
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Order: Rosales
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Morus
Species: Morus nigra
3. Origin & Distribution
Native to Southwestern Asia and the Iberian Peninsula. It has been cultivated for centuries across the Mediterranean region, including Italy and Greece, for its fruit and as a shade tree.
4. Visual Characteristics
A deciduous tree with a dense, spreading crown. The leaves are large, heart-shaped, and dark green with a rough, hairy texture on the underside. The fruit is a cluster of small drupes, resembling a large blackberry, ripening from green to red and finally to a deep, glossy dark purple or black.
5. Size & Dimensions
A slow-to-medium growing tree that typically reaches heights of 10 to 15 meters (30 to 50 feet) with a similar spread. In cultivation, it can be maintained at a smaller size through regular pruning.
6. Light Requirements
Prefers full sun. To ensure maximum fruit production and healthy growth, the tree should receive at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
7. Watering Needs
Requires moderate watering. While established trees are relatively drought-tolerant, they benefit from regular, deep watering during the fruiting season and prolonged dry spells. Avoid waterlogged soil.
8. Soil & Potting
Thrives in deep, fertile, well-draining soil. It is adaptable to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, or clay-heavy soils, provided there is good drainage. Prefers a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
9. Temperature & Humidity
Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 10. It prefers warm summers for fruit ripening and can tolerate winter temperatures down to approximately -15°C (5°F). It performs well in both dry and moderately humid environments.
10. Fertilization
Apply a balanced organic fertilizer or a slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins. Mulching with compost can also provide necessary nutrients and retain moisture.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Easy to maintain. Pruning should be done in late winter while the tree is dormant to remove dead or crossing branches and to shape the canopy. Note that the fallen fruit can stain pavement.
12. Growth & Propagation
Fast-growing during its youth, slowing down as it matures. Propagation is typically achieved through semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or by grafting. It can also be grown from seed, though fruit quality may vary.
13. Common Problems
Relatively pest-resistant but can occasionally be affected by scale insects, leaf spot, or canker. Birds are highly attracted to the ripening fruit. Fruit drop can cause staining on walkways or patios.
14. Benefits & Uses
Primarily grown for its delicious, antioxidant-rich edible fruit. It is an excellent ornamental shade tree for gardens, courtyards, and landscapes. In some cultures, the leaves and bark are used in traditional medicine.
15. Toxicity & Safety
The ripe fruit and leaves are generally considered safe and non-toxic for humans and pets. However, the milky sap found in the stems and unripe fruit can cause mild skin irritation or digestive upset in sensitive individuals or animals if consumed in large quantities.