| 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 |
