Overview

Morus nigra 'Jerusalem' (F) is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Morus, part of the Moraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Morus nigra 'Jerusalem' (F) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, low maintenance and edible fruit.

About

Morus nigra 'Jerusalem' is a cultivar of Morus (family Moraceae) grown for its edible fruit. It is deciduous with a well-branched, rounded habit. Position it in full sun on a sheltered south-, west- or east-facing aspect in soils from chalk to clay or sand. It flowers April to May.

About the genus

Morus, a genus of flowering plants in the family Moraceae, consists of 19 species of deciduous trees commonly known as mulberries, growing wild and under cultivation in many temperate world regions. Generally, the genus has 64 subordinate taxa, though the three most common are referred to as white, red, and black, originating from the color of their dormant buds and not necessarily the fruit color, with numerous cultivars and some taxa currently unchecked and awaiting taxonomic scrutiny. M.

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In the garden

Morus nigra 'Jerusalem' is a named Morus cultivar in the Moraceae valued for its edible fruit and garden presence. The plant is deciduous and develops a well-branched, rounded profile that suits informal planting. Grow it in full sun where it receives shelter from cold winds to protect blossom and fruit set. It accepts a wide range of soils — chalk, clay, loam or sand — and copes with acid, neutral or alkaline pH; preferred conditions are moist but well-drained to well-drained soils, so avoid permanently waterlogged sites. Planting on a south-, west- or east-facing, sheltered aspect helps flowering and fruit ripening. The UK hardiness rating H5 denotes a hardy plant once established. Use Morus nigra 'Jerusalem' in cottage and informal gardens or as part of a low-maintenance edible scheme; allow room for its rounded habit and an approachable canopy for fruit picking. Flowers appear April to May, giving a clear window to monitor blossom for fruit production.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Morus

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Morus nigra 'Jerusalem' (F) size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Edible fruit

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Morus nigra 'Jerusalem' (F)

Propagation

Seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn, Semi-hardwood cuttings in mid-summer

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to mulberry leaf spot, mulberry canker, coral spot, powdery mildews and honey fungus (rarely)

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