Morus nigra 'Chelsea'

Also Known As

Morus nigra 'James II'
Morus nigra 'King James'
James II Black Mulberry

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 40'
W: 50'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Morus nigra 'Chelsea' plant details

Morus nigra 'Chelsea' is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Morus nigra 'Chelsea'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 50 FT - wide, 0 - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Morus nigra 'Chelsea'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is the very tree that James the Second had smuggled in to England thinking that he would be able to make silk, but lo! It turned out to be a Morus nigra and the silkworms wouldn't touch it. The fruit is better though, but not hardy out of zone 7.