Black Giant Mulberry (Morus nigra 'Black Giant') – Fruiting Mulberry Tree

Black Giant Mulberry (Morus nigra 'Black Giant') – Fruiting Mulberry Tree

Product Description

Buy Black Giant Mulberry trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers for a productive fruit tree with rich, dark berries, beautiful foliage, and excellent value for edible landscapes and backyard orchards. Black Giant Mulberry, commonly listed as Morus nigra 'Black Giant', is grown for its sweet, dark purple to black fruit and its usefulness as a shade-producing edible tree.

Black Giant Mulberry produces small greenish flowers followed by juicy, blackberry-like mulberries that ripen to a deep purple-black color. The fruit is sweet, rich, flavorful, and excellent for fresh eating, jams, jellies, pies, desserts, smoothies, syrups, and homestead kitchens. Mulberries are also loved by birds and wildlife, making Black Giant Mulberry a strong choice for wildlife gardens, edible landscapes, and backyard orchards.

The foliage of Morus nigra 'Black Giant' gives the tree a lush green appearance through the growing season. Mulberry trees can develop into attractive, spreading trees with a broad canopy, making them useful for shade, orchard edges, food forests, and naturalized plantings. Black Giant Mulberry is a great choice for customers wanting a low-maintenance fruit tree that produces food for both people and wildlife.

Well adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates. Black Giant Mulberry grows best in full sun with well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering while becoming established. Once established, mulberries are generally tough, adaptable trees for Southern gardens and Southern landscapes. Customers in DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and the Gulf Coast searching for mulberry trees for sale, fruit trees near me, edible landscape trees, wildlife fruit trees, or backyard orchard trees will appreciate the usefulness and beauty of Black Giant Mulberry.

Customers searching for Black Giant Mulberry trees for sale, black mulberry trees, fruit trees for North Florida, mulberry trees for the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama fruit trees, edible landscape plants, and wildlife trees will appreciate the reliability, beauty, and performance of Black Giant Mulberry.

Key Features

• Produces sweet, dark purple to black edible mulberries
• Excellent fruit tree for fresh eating, jams, jellies, pies, and desserts
• Great choice for North Florida backyard orchards
• Well suited for Florida Panhandle and South Alabama landscapes
• Attractive green foliage and spreading shade-tree habit
• Valuable fruit tree for birds, wildlife, and edible landscapes
• Adaptable tree for Southern gardens, homesteads, and food forests
• Excellent option for local nursery pickup near DeFuniak Springs, Florida

Growing Information

Botanical Name: Morus nigra 'Black Giant'
Common Name: Black Giant Mulberry, Black Mulberry
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Rate: Moderate once established
Mature Height: Approximately 25–35 feet, depending on conditions and pruning
Mature Width: Approximately 20–35 feet, depending on conditions and pruning
Chill Hours: Not typically listed as a standard chill-hour fruit crop
Sun Exposure: Full sun preferred; light shade tolerated
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil; adaptable to many soil types once established
Water Requirements: Moderate while establishing; average moisture after established
USDA Zones: Commonly listed around Zones 7–10 for black mulberry types
Bloom Season: Spring
Harvest Season: Late spring to summer, depending on weather and location
Fertilization Needs: Fertilize lightly in spring if needed; avoid excessive nitrogen
Pruning Requirements: Prune while dormant to shape the tree, manage height, remove crossing limbs, and improve airflow

Pollination Information

Black Giant Mulberry is generally grown as a self-fruiting mulberry tree, meaning one tree can usually produce fruit without needing another mulberry nearby. However, fruit production can vary depending on tree age, weather, pollinator activity, and growing conditions.

Best Pollinators

• Usually self-fruiting
• Other mulberry trees nearby may increase pollinator activity
• Bees and beneficial insects help support flowering and fruit development

Benefits of Good Pollination

• Improved fruit set
• Better berry production
• More consistent harvests
• Increased wildlife activity
• Better orchard and garden biodiversity

Best For

• Backyard orchards
• Edible landscapes
• North Florida home gardens
• Florida Panhandle fruit gardens
• South Alabama homesteads
• Gulf Coast landscapes
• Wildlife gardens
• Food forests
• Shade trees
• Homestead gardens
• Local nursery pickup customers

Recommended Uses

• Backyard Orchards
• Edible Landscapes
• Home Gardens
• Wildlife Gardens
• Homestead Gardens
• Cottage Gardens
• Farm Markets
• U-Pick Farms
• Shade Trees
• Food Forests
• Naturalized Plantings
• Specimen Plantings
• Wildlife Planting & Habitat Trees

Why Buy From Advanced Nursery Growers

Advanced Nursery Growers is a retail and wholesale nursery in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, offering plants selected for North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and Gulf Coast growing conditions. We focus on plants that perform well in Southern gardens and Southern landscapes. Local customers searching for mulberry trees near me, fruit trees for sale in North Florida, edible landscape trees in the Florida Panhandle, wildlife fruit trees, or South Alabama backyard orchard trees can shop with confidence knowing our plant selections are chosen for this region.

FAQ

Does Black Giant Mulberry grow well in North Florida?
Yes. Black Giant Mulberry can grow well in North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates when planted in full sun with well-drained soil.

How big does Black Giant Mulberry get?
Black Giant Mulberry can grow into a medium-sized fruiting tree, often around 25–35 feet tall and 20–35 feet wide depending on growing conditions and pruning.

Does Black Giant Mulberry need a pollinator?
Black Giant Mulberry is generally considered self-fruiting, so one tree can usually produce fruit. Pollinator activity and good growing conditions can help improve fruit production.

When does Black Giant Mulberry fruit?
Black Giant Mulberry typically fruits from late spring into summer, depending on weather, tree age, and local growing conditions.

What does Black Giant Mulberry taste like?
The fruit is dark purple to black when ripe and is known for a sweet, rich mulberry flavor. It is excellent for fresh eating, jams, jellies, pies, desserts, and syrups.

Is Black Giant Mulberry good for wildlife?
Yes. Mulberries are loved by birds and wildlife, making Black Giant Mulberry a useful tree for wildlife gardens, habitat plantings, and naturalized areas.

Can I pick up Black Giant Mulberry locally?
Yes. Advanced Nursery Growers offers local nursery pickup in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Do you ship plants?
Important: We are not shipping plants at this time. Please only place an order if you plan to pick up your plants at our nursery location.

Important Pickup Information

Important: We are not shipping plants at this time. Please only place an order if you plan to pick up your plants at our nursery location.

• Morus nigra Black Giant mulberry tree for North Florida gardens
• Black Giant Mulberry fruit tree for Florida Panhandle and South Alabama landscapes
• Black Giant Mulberry tree with green foliage and dark fruit
• Sweet dark-fruited mulberry tree available for local nursery pickup in North Florida

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