Mulberry

Technical-Botanical Sheet

Scientific Name:

Morus spp. (includes Morus alba, Morus nigra, Morus rubra, etc.)

Common Name:

Mulberry

Family:

Moraceae

Origin:

Asia, Europe, North America

Main Characteristics:

• Habit: Deciduous tree with a broad, rounded crown, often multi-stemmed at the base.
• Size: Height up to 10–15 m, similar spread.
• Leaves: Broad, ovate or lobed, bright green, rough to the touch, deciduous.
• Fruits: Edible multiple fruits resembling blackberries, white (M. alba), red (M. rubra), or black (M. nigra), sweet and juicy.
• Growth: Moderate to fast-growing, with abundant fruiting from spring to summer.

Cultivation and Care:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade; prefers bright locations.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline; tolerates poor soils.
• Hardiness: Cold hardy down to -15/-20°C, drought- and pollution-tolerant.
• Uses: Ornamental tree, fruit production, shade tree, silkworm rearing (M. alba).