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Black mulberry Care

Morus nigra

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What is the plant

DescriptionMorus nigra, called black mulberry, is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae, native to southwestern Asia. It is known for its large number of chromosomes, 308. Mulberry trees are popular throughout the world.

Morus nigra is a deciduous tree growing to 12 m (39 ft) tall by 15 m (49 ft) broad. The edible fruit is dark purple, almost black, when ripe, 2–3 centimetres (0.8–1.2 in) long, a compound cluster of several small drupes; it is richly flavoured, similar to the red mulberry (Morus rubra) but unlike the more insipid fruit of the white mulberry (Morus alba). Black mulberry has long been cultivated for its edible fruit and is planted and often naturalised west across much of Europe, including Ukraine, and east into China.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

Temperature

10°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

min 5a

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Mulberry trees need deep roots for proper establishment and healthy moisture uptake. The best watering technique requires you to water the tree out to its drip line.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    To prune a plant to encourage bushy new growth, snip off the dominant buds on select stems, staggering the cuts to encourage varied growth.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    Use a fertilizer formulated specifically for your plant. Avoid over-fertilizing and follow the instruction on the label.

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Indoors, keep your plant in an area having plenty of bright filtered light.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite to help with drainage.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    Mulberry trees are cold hardy. The black mulberry is the least cold-hardy compared to other varieties, although again cold tolerance seems to depend on the clone. In general it is limited to areas with 0° to 10°F average minimum or warmer.

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  • Container

    Container

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    Here’s a handy guideline: increase pot size by 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 5 or 7.62 cm (2 or 3 inches) in diameter.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    3,002 people already have this plant 639 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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