Mulberry tree
€16.95
Black Mulberry (Morus nigra) is a hardy, slow-growing deciduous fruit tree that typically reaches 4–8 m tall, forming a broad, spreading crown with large, heart-shaped green leaves. In summer, it produces deep red to almost black berries with an exceptionally rich, sweet-tart flavour, often considered one of the finest fruits for eating fresh. The berries can be enjoyed straight from the tree or used in jams, syrups, sauces, desserts, baking, fruit leather, wine, and preserves. Black Mulberry is best suited to gardeners with a little patience and space, providing outstanding fruit, ornamental character, wildlife value, and long-lived abundance for orchards, food forests, sheltered gardens, and permaculture plantings.
Black Mulberry thrives in full sun and prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter, though it becomes quite tolerant of poorer or drier conditions once established. It is hardy in Ireland’s cool temperate climate, especially in warm, sheltered locations, but young trees benefit from protection from cold winds and late spring frosts. Its delicious fruit, drought tolerance once established, attractive form, and exceptional longevity make it a valuable choice for resilient edible landscapes and long-term regenerative food systems.
Quantity
Only 2 left in stock
Growing Instructions
Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or well-rotted organic matter. Choose a warm, sheltered position with enough space for the tree’s naturally spreading shape, avoiding waterlogged ground and severe frost pockets. Water regularly during dry spells, especially while establishing young trees, and apply a mulch of compost, leaf mould, or woodchip each spring to retain moisture, suppress weeds, feed the soil, and protect the root zone.
Prune only lightly and only when necessary, removing dead, damaged, crossing, or overcrowded branches in late autumn or winter while the tree is fully dormant, as mulberries can bleed sap heavily if pruned at the wrong time. Harvest berries when fully ripe and dark, handling them gently as they are soft and juicy. Its richly flavoured fruit, long lifespan, wildlife value, and low-maintenance nature make it perfect for orchards, food forests, sheltered gardens, edible landscapes, and permaculture systems seeking productive trees for future generations.
