Black Mulberry Seeds - Fruit Plant

Black Mulberry is a highly valued fruit tree known for its sweet, juicy dark purple-black berries with a rich flavor. The plant produces broad green leaves and grows into a medium-sized deciduous tree that is both ornamental and productive. The berries are widely used fresh, in jams, desserts, juices, and traditional recipes. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and is well-suited for home orchards and edible landscapes.

Features

• Sweet dark purple-black edible berries
• Highly productive fruiting tree
• Ornamental broad green foliage
• Suitable for jams, juices, and desserts
• Hardy deciduous fruit tree
• Low-maintenance home orchard plant
• Long-lived perennial fruit tree

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Morus nigra
• Common Name (US): Black Mulberry
• Seed Type / Variety: Fruit Tree Variety
• Growth Habit: Deciduous fruiting tree
• USDA Zones: 5-9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: February-May or September-November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days in warm, moist soil (may vary; sometimes slow)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 15-30 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 15-25 feet apart