Black Mulberry (1-2' seedling)
Latin Name: Morus nigra. Family: Moraceae (Mulberry / Fig)
USDA hardiness zone: 4
Growth habit: Tall tree
Mature size: 432ftx49ft
Native range: Central Asia
Preferred habitat: Well drained soil, full sun, disturbed soil, sandy sites, pasture
Pollinators: Wind
Edible parts: Fruit
Uses and functions: Leaves, bark for paper, cordage, grafting rootstock, leaves fodder
Fast growing tree that grows readily from seed. Excellent pasture and coppice candidate, with reasonable quality firewood. Leaves edible when young. Fruit varies in size and flavor. Desirable varieties can be easily grafted onto others by top-working.
Latin Name: Morus nigra. Family: Moraceae (Mulberry / Fig)
USDA hardiness zone: 4
Growth habit: Tall tree
Mature size: 432ftx49ft
Native range: Central Asia
Preferred habitat: Well drained soil, full sun, disturbed soil, sandy sites, pasture
Pollinators: Wind
Edible parts: Fruit
Uses and functions: Leaves, bark for paper, cordage, grafting rootstock, leaves fodder
Fast growing tree that grows readily from seed. Excellent pasture and coppice candidate, with reasonable quality firewood. Leaves edible when young. Fruit varies in size and flavor. Desirable varieties can be easily grafted onto others by top-working.
Latin Name: Morus nigra. Family: Moraceae (Mulberry / Fig)
USDA hardiness zone: 4
Growth habit: Tall tree
Mature size: 432ftx49ft
Native range: Central Asia
Preferred habitat: Well drained soil, full sun, disturbed soil, sandy sites, pasture
Pollinators: Wind
Edible parts: Fruit
Uses and functions: Leaves, bark for paper, cordage, grafting rootstock, leaves fodder
Fast growing tree that grows readily from seed. Excellent pasture and coppice candidate, with reasonable quality firewood. Leaves edible when young. Fruit varies in size and flavor. Desirable varieties can be easily grafted onto others by top-working.
