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Black Mulberry - Morus nigra
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Black Mulberry, Morus nigra
Few fruiting trees carry the presence and provenance of the Black Mulberry. A long-lived, architectural specimen with deep cultural roots, Morus nigra delivers striking seasonal interest, generous harvests of richly flavoured fruit, and a gnarled, sculptural form that only improves with age.
Why Black Mulberry
Longevity and structure: One of the most long-lived fruiting trees available, develops a commanding, characterful form that becomes a permanent landscape asset over decades.
Fruit quality: Bears an abundance of deep purple-black fruit with an intense, complex flavour superior to white or red mulberry varieties.
Seasonal interest: Bold, lush foliage through spring and summer; warm golden tones in autumn before a striking bare canopy through winter.
Low intervention: Established specimens are exceptionally hardy and drought-tolerant, requiring minimal inputs once settled into site.
Prestige appeal: A tree with genuine heritage value, historically planted on estates and formal properties, and immediately recognisable to discerning clients.
Ideal Applications
Estate and prestige residential: A statement specimen for expansive lawns or formal grounds where longevity and character are priorities.
Orchard and kitchen gardens: Anchors productive landscape zones with structure and scale beyond a standard fruiting tree.
Courtyard planting: Suited to generous, paved settings where its sculptural trunk and canopy can be appreciated up close.
Rural and acreage properties: Performs exceptionally in open, full-sun positions with room to develop its full mature spread.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Late autumn to early spring (dormant season)
Soil & Drainage: Deep, fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types including clay and loam; moderate moisture retention preferred
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until fully established, particularly during dry summers. Apply a thick layer of mulch around the root zone to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 8–15m
Width: 8–12m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Western Asia (likely Iran and surrounding regions)
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
