Black Mulberry - Morus nigra Medium-sized, spreading tree which makes a beautiful specimen, year-round, with its gnarled branches in winter, and handsome leaves in summer. The Mulberry produces berries when the tree is seven years old and they look rather like a loganberry. Purplish to black, sweet, tangy and juicy, they are a great treat, very rarely found in shops. can also be grown as a large bush. Disease resistant and trouble-free; prune as little as possible, as pruning cuts ‘bleed’. Site: Sheltered site in mild areasSoil: Rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil; dislikes heavy clayPosition: Crops best in full sunPick: August, SeptemberKeep: Does not keep; freezes wellHardiness: HardyPollination: Self-fertileUses: Eating, cookingHeight: 20’ (6m) Spread: 20’ (6m)