Black Mulberry
Morus nigra
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Moraceae
- Genus:
- Morus
- Species:
- Morus nigra
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 6-8 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Food Forest:
- Plant contains edible parts
Native Range
United States: Kentucky, Louisiana, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Texas, West Virginia
Host Plant for Caterpillars
American plum borer (Euzophera semifuneralis), Glyphodes cyanomichla, Honeydew moth (Cryptoblabes gnidiella), mulberry leaftier moth (Glyphodes sibillalis)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers deep, fertile soils