The Morus nigra, known as Black Mulberry, is a fruit tree with a long cultivation history. It is widely grown for its fruits, which resemble raspberries, with a deep black-purple color and a rich, sweet-tart flavor.

• Self-fertile species: Bears both male and female flowers on the same tree.
• Hardiness: Particularly frost-resistant and adaptable to various soils.
• Forming: Can be shaped into a shrub, small tree, bonsai, or espalier.

The Black Mulberry provides shade, beauty, and richly flavored fruits. It is a species that combines ornamental presence with production.