Morus nigra | Black Mulberry Tree

Morus nigra, the Black Mulberry, is a much-loved traditional fruit tree prized for its juicy, dark purple-black berries. The blackberry-like fruit ripens through summer with a rich, sweet flavour balanced by a hint of tartness, delicious eaten fresh or used in jams, desserts, preserves and mulberry pies.

This is the full-sized tree form, not a dwarf variety. A long-lived, deciduous tree with large, dark green, heart-shaped leaves and a broad, spreading canopy, it provides summer shade and generous harvests once established. Allow plenty of space in a larger garden. It can take several years to begin fruiting, and a single tree can produce fruit without a pollinating partner.

Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing and during extended dry periods. Prune while dormant in winter if needed to manage size and shape. Position away from paving and outdoor entertaining areas, as ripe fruit can stain surfaces.

Mature size: approximately 8–10m high and 6–8m wide.

Deciduous and very frost hardy, Black Mulberry is well suited to Ballarat’s cold climate and surrounding districts.

Discover Morus nigra at Navigators Nursery, your frost-hardy nursery near Ballarat, for homegrown summer fruit and a beautiful spreading shade tree.