Latin Name:
Morus

Physical Description:
Mulberries are large trees with thin, ridged, serrated, heart-shaped leaves. Mulberries can be red, purple or white and resemble a blackberry or raspberry.
Usage:
The fruit is eaten fresh, and widely used to make jam, jellies, sauces and cordials. The flavor is reminiscent of blackberries.
Factoids:
Mulberry leaves, especially those of the white mulberry are the preferred fodder for silkworms.
Harvesting Season
From:
May
To:
July 