Noir de Spain Mulberry

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Spain (Morus nigra)

Noir de Spain, French for "black of Spain," reflects the Iberian Peninsula's long history with true black mulberry cultivation, a species brought to Spain and Portugal in antiquity and grown there for centuries specifically for its intensely flavored fruit, distinct from the fiber-focused white mulberry cultivation that spread more widely across Europe and Asia for silk production.

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Growing & Care

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 6-9

Pollination

Self-fertile.

Care info

Same general care as other true black mulberries — more cold-sensitive than hybrid types.

Recommendations

A strong choice alongside Black Beauty for growers focused specifically on flavor.

Flavor Profile

Rich, sweet, and complex with real berry-like acidity

Quick facts

Skin color

Deep black

Size

Medium

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 6-9

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