Black mulberry

Morus nigra

Layer 2 · Understorey
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to South-West Asia, it is a tree with a dense canopy that produces very tasty and nutritious mulberries. It is essential in the sub-canopy layer for fruit production and biomass creation in autumn.

See which trees black mulberry grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

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Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Size: Deciduous tree up to 10 m
Mature diameter: 6 m
Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Inland / Continental, Atlantic coast

Calendar

January — Planting
February — Planting
March
April
May
June — Harvest
July — Harvest
August — Harvest
September
October
November — Planting
December — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The ripe fruits are edible and very rich in antioxidants, being consumed fresh or in preserves.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.