Morus nigra Black Mulberry

$5,000.00

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Size: 500L

500L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

500L: Enquire within for height guide information.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 8–12 metres

Mature Width: 8–12 metres

Morus nigra Black Mulberry is expected to grow 30 – 50 cm per year (moderate).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Morus nigra Black Mulberry

Morus nigra, the Black Mulberry, is a long-lived deciduous fruit tree renowned for its delicious dark purple-black berries and broad spreading shade canopy. It is a classic productive garden tree, rewarding with generous crops year after year.

Black Mulberry grows to 8-12 metres tall and wide, forming a beautiful rounded shade canopy. The heart-shaped leaves are bright green and deeply veined, turning soft yellow in autumn. Small pale-green flowers in late spring to early summer are followed by sweet richly flavoured fruit that ripens through summer.

Black Mulberry is hardy and easy to grow, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and performs well in warm temperate and Mediterranean climates across most of Australia. It is self-fertile, so a single tree will fruit on its own, and the fruit is excellent eaten fresh, dried, or made into preserves.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Morus nigra Black Mulberry

How tall does Black Mulberry grow?

Morus nigra grows to 8-12 metres tall and wide, forming a broad rounded shade canopy. It can be kept smaller with pruning.

How fast does Black Mulberry grow?

Black Mulberry is moderately fast-growing, adding 40-60cm per year once established.

When does Black Mulberry fruit?

Black Mulberry produces sweet dark purple-black berries that ripen through summer, following small pale-green flowers in late spring to early summer.

Does Black Mulberry need a pollinator?

No. Morus nigra is self-fertile, so a single tree will produce a generous crop of fruit on its own.

Is Black Mulberry deciduous?

Yes. Black Mulberry is fully deciduous. The heart-shaped leaves turn soft yellow in autumn before dropping in winter.

Is Black Mulberry messy?

The ripe berries can stain paving and paths, so plant Black Mulberry over lawn or garden bed rather than next to paved areas or driveways.

Where does Black Mulberry grow best in Australia?

Black Mulberry thrives across most Australian climates, performing well in warm temperate and Mediterranean regions in full sun with well-drained soil.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

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Morus nigra Black Mulberry works in an:

Edible Garden – integrates fruit, herbs, and productive plants.
Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
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Is Morus nigra Black Mulberry Evergreen or Deciduous?

Morus nigra Black Mulberry is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 8–12 metres

Mature Width: 8–12 metres

Morus nigra Black Mulberry is expected to grow 30 – 50 cm per year (moderate).

Growth Rate of Morus nigra Black Mulberry

Morus nigra Black Mulberry is expected to grow 30 – 50 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Morus nigra Black Mulberry

Is Morus nigra Black Mulberry frost tolerant?

Morus nigra Black Mulberry is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Morus nigra Black Mulberry Flower?

Morus nigra produces small, inconspicuous greenish flower clusters in spring. While not ornamental, these blooms develop into the tree’s celebrated dark purple-black mulberries, which ripen through summer and offer rich flavour and heavy seasonal cropping.

Does Morus nigra Black Mulberry flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring
Summer

Flower Type:

Catkin-like

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

Is Morus nigra Black Mulberry an Australian Native Tree?

No

Morus nigra Black Mulberry is Native to Southwestern Asia, from Iran to the eastern Mediterranean, where Morus nigra grows naturally in warm temperate regions.

What is the Wildlife Value of Morus nigra Black Mulberry ?

Its flowers attract pollinating insects, while the abundant summer fruit is highly favoured by birds, increasing garden biodiversity. The spreading canopy also provides shade, shelter and nesting opportunities for small birds, contributing meaningfully to wildlife-friendly landscapes.

How much Sunlight does Morus nigra Black Mulberry need?

Morus nigra Black Mulberry will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Morus nigra performs best in deep, well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained ground unless improved with organic matter to enhance soil structure, drainage and fertility. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong root development, annual fruiting and a healthy spreading canopy.

Is Morus nigra Black Mulberry Drought Tolerant?

Is Morus nigra Black Mulberry Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Black Mulberry develops good drought tolerance. Hardy and long-lived, it performs reliably in warm, dry and inland climates and maintains strong fruiting with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods.

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