Black Mulberry, Toot Tree 'Chelsea'

Morusnigra

Family
Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Morus (MOR-russ)
Species
nigra (NY-gruh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Davis, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Davis, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2010 | positive

Our tree is over 100 years old. Huge quantities of fruit fabulous for fresh eating, pies, cobblers, ice cream, sorbets. Many people come ...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | April 2004 | positive

This plant was given the variety name 'Chelsea' by the late Robert Garner of East Malling research station in England. Cuttings from the ...Read More

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