
MORUS nigra 'King James'
Commonly known as Black mulberry

(syn. 'Chelsea'). Large, richly flavoured fruits.
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Good to know
Large, succulent fruit with a pleasant, slightly acidic flavour. Crops after about 4-5 years and reaches optimum fruiting in 7-10 years -
Pests & Diseases
Canker, coral spot, bacterial blight, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Uncertain. Probably southwestern Asia -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousOvate to heart-shaped, often doubly toothed leaves to 15cm (6in) long, rough-textured above
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Fully hardy
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Double Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft) -
FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
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TreeMedium-sized rounded tree developing crooked and gnarled branches. Small, fluffy, catkin-like, green flowers are followed in late summer by dark red to black fruit
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
In late autumn or early winter to avoid bleeding -
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilShelter from cold, drying winds
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Full sun
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
10m (33ft)
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