5 Seeds Morus nigra Black Mulberry Fruit Tree Sweet Edible Berry Deciduous Home Orchard

Morus nigra, commonly known as the Black Mulberry, is a beloved fruit tree that produces large, exceptionally sweet, dark purple-black berries over a long ripening season. This deciduous tree has been cultivated for centuries for its outstanding flavor and handsome rounded form, making it a rewarding addition to home orchards, cottage gardens, and edible landscapes.

The fruit is delicious eaten fresh and shines in preserves, pies, smoothies, and homemade wines. The tree features attractive heart-shaped leaves that cast pleasing dappled shade, and seedlings develop into healthy young trees that thrive in orchard, edible landscape, or large container settings.
Species: Morus nigra
Type: Fruit Tree
Plant Habit: Deciduous Tree
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Days to Harvest: Fruits begin in approximately 3-5 years from seed
Zones: USDA Zones 5-9
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; sow after 60-90 days of cold exposure
Sowing: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix; keep warm (70-80°F)
Spacing: Space trees 15-20 feet apart
Notes: Grown from seed; fruit production begins when the tree reaches maturity