Exposure & placement

The black mulberry ‘Mulle’ easily adapts to urban environments. It thrives in the sun but tolerates partial shade, and grows well both in pots and in the ground.

• Exposure: sun or partial shade (at least 4 hours of light per day).
• Location: balcony, terrace, small garden, patio.
• Culture: in a deep pot or well-drained open ground.
• Support: not necessary — naturally rounded shape.

Verdeia tip: to encourage fruiting, place your mulberry in a warm and bright location.

Flowering & fruiting

This small fruit tree charms as much with its heart-shaped foliage as with its tasty fruits. Its discreet spring flowering gives way to a generous production of juicy and sweet blackberries.

• Flowering: May — small discreet white flowers.
• Fruiting: summer to autumn.
• Fruit color: first red, then shiny black at maturity.
• Flavor: sweet, sugary, and very fragrant.
• Use: to enjoy fresh, dried, or in homemade jams, syrups, and juices.

Ripe fruits are hand-picked when they easily fall between the fingers.

Watering & maintenance

• Watering: regular in summer, spaced out in winter.
• Soil: rich, light, and well-drained.
• Pruning: light at the end of winter to maintain a balanced shape.
• Hardiness: excellent, down to –15 °C.
• Culture: ideal for balconies and terraces in recyclable pots ♻️.

Organic mulching at the base helps retain moisture and naturally nourish the soil.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

The black mulberry ‘Mulle’ adds a bucolic and gourmet touch to any urban space. Its elegant silhouette fits perfectly into a fruit or Mediterranean composition.

• To pair with: strawberry plants, raspberry bushes, lavenders, or dwarf olive trees.
• Ideal ambiance: gourmet terrace, edible balcony, Mediterranean mini-garden.
• Ideal pot: wooden box or natural terracotta pot.

Combine it with other organic fruit trees for a productive and ecological urban garden.

Verdeia Tips

• Choose a warm and bright location.
• Water regularly during hot periods, without excess.
• Prune lightly at the end of each winter.
• In a pot, add organic fertilizer in spring.

The Morus nigra ‘Mulle’ is a perfect fruit tree for city dwellers wishing to combine beauty, nature, and gustatory pleasure.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Morus nigra ‘Mulle’
• Common name: Black mulberry
• Type: Small organic fruit tree
• Pot size: Ø13 cm
• Approximate height: 45 cm
• Maximum adult size: 3 to 5 m (more compact in a pot)
• Flowering: May
• Fruiting: summer to autumn
• Fruit color: red then shiny black
• Foliage: heart-shaped green, deciduous
• Exposure: sun or partial shade
• Watering: regular in summer, spaced out in winter
• Maintenance: light pruning at the end of winter
• Hardiness: down to –15 °C
• Cultivation: 100% organic, recycled pot and label
• Toxicity: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Mediterranean / Gourmet / Natural urban jungle

Each plant is unique: the shape and density of the foliage naturally vary according to the light and the season. The fruits appear ripe on the young shoots of the year.