Morus nigra Black Mulberry ground coverMorus nigra, better known as the Black Mulberry, is a handsome deciduous tree with a broad, domed shape and big, thick green leaves. In season it produces small red fruits that deepen into rich purple, sweet and juicy black mulberries. While its loved for its fruit, this tree is just as valued for its ornamental appeal, bringing a strong, stately presence to the garden. It also throws generous shade, so if you want to enjoy its full form and canopy,
fragrant white flowers with a golden throat appear in profusion over a compact evergreen shrub
bushy evergreen shrub prized for its bold form and striking floral display
while its deciduous nature allows welcome sunlight through during winter
These blossoms develop into vibrant orange to golden-yellow fruit that resembles miniature oranges
which holds its colour beautifully throughout the year
this hardy tree thrives in cold to subtropical climates and coastal to alpine regions
glossy black-green
emerging from decorative pink-red buds
plant en masse in the landscape or in decorative patio containers
Feed with a good native in the warm months watering well afterwards
Almonds are used for blanching
growth may be more restrained—but it remains hardy and adaptable
