Black Mulberry, Everbearing Morus Nigra
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Black Mulberry Morus Nigra, Everbearing Fruit Tree
If you love blackberries, then you'll want to plant an everbearing mulberry fruit tree in your yard. This type of tree produces fruit twice a year, in late spring and early fall. The berries are sweet and delicious, and make a great addition to pies, cobblers, and jams.
Mulberry Morus Nigra is a deciduous fruit tree that is native to Western Asia and Europe. It is a popular variety of mulberry tree that is known for its sweet and juicy fruit, which is used in a variety of culinary applications.
The Black Mulberry fruit is small to medium in size, with a deep purple-black color when ripe. The flesh of the fruit is juicy and sweet, with a flavor that is similar to blackberries or raspberries. It is a great choice for eating fresh, using in pies or jams, or drying for later use.
In terms of growing conditions, the Black Mulberry tree prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is relatively drought-tolerant once established, but it is important to water the tree regularly during the growing season to promote healthy growth and fruit production.
The Black Mulberry tree is a relatively small tree compared to other fruit trees, making it a great choice for home gardens or container gardens. It typically grows up to 20 feet tall, with a spreading canopy that provides ample shade for the surrounding area.
Overall, the Black Mulberry tree is a great choice for anyone who loves sweet and juicy fruit and wants to grow their own fruit at home. With proper care and maintenance, the tree can provide years of delicious fruit for you and your family to enjoy.
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Plant Hardiness Zones and Growing Information
| Grow Zones: | 4-11 Outdoors |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Mature Height: | 20-25 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 10-15 ft. |
| Light: | Thrives in Full Sun, tolerates Shade |
| Fruit: | Blackberry like fruit |
| Harvest Time: | summer, Bears Fruit First Year |
| Soil Conditions: | Well Drained Organic Soil |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ |
Description
The everbearing mulberry fruit tree is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 25 feet tall. The tree produces small, dark-red fruits that are sweet and juicy. The everbearing mulberry fruit tree is a popular choice for many gardeners because it is easy to care for and produces a large crop of fruits each year.
Mulberry is container friendly and can bear fruit as a potted plant, in regions where night temperatures drop below 35 degrees, do bring the tree indoors during the winter season.
Enjoy your fruit trees, Ideal for backyards, cold hardy to 25 degrees, Create a graceful landscape display with its bright lush foliage, Fast-growing and easy to maintain.
Care & Maintenance
Care Guide
PLANTING AND CARE - If Planting in the ground dig a hole twice as large than the pot you purchased, Remove the tree from the grower pot, you may cut off the plastic pot if needed. Drop the plant level to the soil, Water the tree as you back fill soil to remove air pockets. Cover the new soil with mulch to retain moisture and keep weeds away. Mulberry trees are container friendly, you may keep it in its existing container and replant once a year.
WATER MANAGEMENT - Water twice a week for the first growing season, once established rain water will suffice.
LIGHT - Full Sun, bright light is optimal and will encourage a higher rate of growth. If intended for indoor use bright light is recommended.
FERTILIZING – No need to fertilize right away, We fertilize our plants during the production phase with slow release fertilizer which can last an additional 2-3 months supplying residual nutrients to the plant. Once you do decide to fertilize You may use a slow release granular fertilizer 180 days duration, fertilize during spring or fall base on label instructions.
PRUNNING is not needed until the tree matures into its 2nd or 3rd year of life. You may begin to prune at some point to keep the plant healthy and control the height, since the tree can reach 25ft in height and 20ft in width, pruning is recommended in order to keep the fruits within reach.
INSECTS OR DESEASES - In the event that scale, mealy bugs, or mites are found to affect the plant, they can be controlled by applying horticultural neem oil that can be sprayed directly onto the insects, A second and third treatment, when using oils, will be necessary. Space out the sprays at 2 weeks intervals to break up the mealybug life cycle.
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