Mongolian Mulberry (Morus mongolica)

Family: Moraceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Morus mongolica is a deciduous Tree growing to 7.5 m (24ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet but insipid. — Sweet but insipid.; The fruit is up to 25mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

On cliffs and in ravines to 2000 metres in W. China. Mountain slopes, high mountains and forests at elevations of 500 - 3500 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)