Black Mulberry
Morus nigra · Moraceae
| Type | tree (canopy layer) |
|---|---|
| Mature size | 30 ft tall × 25 ft wide |
| Sun | FS (full sun) |
| Water | L, M (low to moderate) |
| Deer resistance | medium |
| Drought tolerance | high |
| Hardiness | 5-8 |
| Maintenance | low |
| Edible | yes |
| Nitrogen fixing | no |
| Bloom | Apr, May |
| Harvest | Jun, Jul |
| Expected yield | 30 lb/yr |
| Source | CPI 2026 spring list |
Planning price
$45.00 per plant estimated
planning estimate · Black Mulberry
No local nursery line found for this plant; planning range only.
Design notes
Very vigorous, heat tolerant, but drops fruit - keep away from the patio.
Historic uses
Mulberry leaf tea used for fever and as a blood tonic; fruit for syrup and wine.
Scoring
| Ornamental | 5/10 |
|---|---|
| Disease resistance | 6/10 |
| Sweetness of harvest | 9/10 |
| Complexity of care | 7/10 |
| Medicinal value | 5/10 |
Shared plant library
These records are stored once at /home/chris/.gardenway/plant-library.json and
reused by every design and project on this machine, so the same species does not have
to be researched again.