Morus nigra

Morus nigra

Black Mulberry

Black mulberry is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 12 meters (39 feet) tall and 15 meters (49 feet) broad. It is known for its large number of chromosomes and has downy leaves that are rough on the upper surface. The fruit is a compound cluster of small drupes that are dark purple, almost black when ripe.

Details

Order:

Rosales

Family:

Moraceae

Genus:

Morus

Chemistry:

The fruit contains anthocyanins, which give it its dark color. It is rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and potassium.

Uses:

The fruit is edible and used to make jams and sherbets. It has medicinal properties and has been used in folk medicine, particularly for treating tapeworm. The tree was also planted to cultivate silkworms.

Flowering time:

Spring

Sowing time:

Late winter to early spring

Plant height:

12 meters (39 feet)

Flower color:

Greenish

Suitable habitat:

Temperate regions, particularly in southwestern Asia and parts of Europe

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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