Black Beauty Mulberry

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Unknown (Morus nigra)

Black Beauty represents true black mulberry, Morus nigra, a species native to southwest Asia that has been cultivated since antiquity — Morus nigra mulberries were grown in ancient Persia and the classical Mediterranean world, and its association with Shakespeare's mulberry tree at his Stratford home has made this particular species a recurring reference point in English literary and garden history.

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Growing & Care

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 6-9

Pollination

Self-fertile.

Care info

True black mulberries (Morus nigra) are less cold-hardy than alba/rubra hybrids — protect from hard freezes.

Recommendations

Worth seeking out specifically for connoisseur-level mulberry flavor.

Flavor Profile

Rich and complex with a touch of real acidity, unlike the milder sweetness of white mulberry

Quick facts

Skin color

Deep black

Size

Medium

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 6-9

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