Himalayan Mulberry (Morus serrata)

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

Morus serrata is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft 7in). It is in flower from June to July, 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 not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet but not very fleshy. — Mucilaginous and sweet but not very fleshy.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests and shrubberies, 1200 - 2700 metres. Mountain forests at elevations around 2300 metres in Tibet. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)