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| Identification |
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Genus
Morus
Species
nigra
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
black mulberry
Family
MORACEAE
Specimen number
S10389
Data source
GrUnFr p231;UnFruit pp173-183
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
20' - 30'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 07a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Morus nigra can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are a purplish-black drupe with dark red juice and good acidity. It is large, juicy, sweet and tart; it has the best flavor of the mulberries. Among its many possible uses in the kitchen, Morus nigra is often used in jam, in drinks and in sweets. In the distillery, Black mulberry is made into wine. This plant is most commonly used dried or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Cutting
Layering
Seed
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Orchard
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Jul 01 - Jul 31
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Jam
Wine
Drinks
Dried
Sweets
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
a purplish-black drupe with dark red juice and good acidity
Flavor / texture
large, juicy, sweet and tart; it has the best flavor of the mulberries
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Morus nigra is self fertile. Crops can be harvested throughout July. Black mulberry can be propagated using a cutting or by layering or by seed. This plant most likely originates from Persia.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Morus nigra is a woody perennial. Black mulberry is deciduous in nature.
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