Morus nigra, Black Mulberry

This is a true English Mulberry. The mulberry has royal associations dating back to Tudor times. The mulberry tree has a spreading habit and becomes crooked and gnarled with time, making an architectural feature. It has attractive leaves and tasty fruit that are rarely found in the shops. Tolerant of a range of soils, mulberries can be grown against walls if space is limited. Fruit are sweet and juicy.