Morus nigra
Black Mulberry
Common names: Mulberry, Mulberry tree
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Description
The Black Mulberry is a long-lived, picturesque tree with deep dark, blackberry-like fruits of intensely sweet-tart flavor. The ripe berries are richly colored, and picking them fresh from the tree is a summer delight; they are also suitable for jam and syrup. It is robust and requires little care.
Care instructions
Plant the mulberry in a sunny, warm spot with ample space, as it grows into a stately tree. Water during the first years when dry. Prune sparingly and only in late summer, because the tree bleeds heavily and tolerates large cuts poorly. Harvest the fruit when fully ripe from July to September, best by shaking onto a cloth.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, sandy, well-drained, humus-rich, lime-loving, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Medium feeder
Pruning
Diseases & pests
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Drosophila suzukii
The Spotted Wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) is a small fruit fly that, unlike native species, pierces healthy, still ripening fruits with its serrated ovipositor to lay eggs.
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