Common Names |
Shangri-La Mulberry, Black Mulberry |
Family |
Moraceae (Mulberry Family) |
Origin |
Hybrid cultivar developed in Florida |
Plant Type |
Fruiting Tree |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Food Forest Layer |
Canopy / Mid-Story Layer |
Mature Size |
10–25 ft tall (can be pruned to shrub form) |
Light |
Full Sun |
Water Needs |
Low to Moderate |
Harvest Season |
Spring (long fruiting season) |
Time to Fruit |
1–2 years from planting |
Self-Fertile |
Yes |
Growth Rate |
Very Fast |
Zones |
USDA Zones 7–10 |
Florida Native |
No |
Propagation |
Cuttings, Grafted |
Seasonal Characteristics |
Deciduous; fruits on new growth |