Mulberry

The mulberry has juicy dark fruits. The taste of a ripe mulberry is sour-sweet and aroma, the fruits are also very soft and lose juice at the slightest touch. This makes the fruit ideal for jam, juice or even wine. In the beginning the fruits are green in color, but when ripe they will take on the deep red color. The mulberry will bloom around May to June. The fruits are very similar in appearance to blackberries and the ripening time is around mid-August. The plant likes a sheltered, sunny position and can be planted in pots or in the ground. A big advantage of the mulberry is that it is not very sensitive to diseases and vermin.

Origin
The mulberry is an old cultivated plant in East and West Asia. The Latin name of the black mulberry is 'Morus Nigra'. The Romans took care of the spread in Europe.

Pruning
The mulberry is best pruned in winter. Cut off dead branches and thin out if necessary. If desired, the tree can be pruned. If you want more branches, you can promote branching by cutting the existing branches about half way through, this will give you a nice full bush.

Healthy fruits
The Black mulberry is considered to be medicinal for cardiovascular diseases. The ripe fruits contain a large amount of resveratrol, which is also found in grapes. It is said to be good against cancer and cardiovascular disease. Also, the fruits are rich in vitamin B. The juice of the fruits is also said to help fight asthma, bronchitis, headache, epilepsy, snake bites and heartburn.