Maulbeere „Mojo Berry“ (Morus rotundiloba „Mojo Berry“)

Season Overview

Description

Mulberries or mulberry trees (Morus) belong to the mulberry family (Moraceae). The mulberry genus (Morus) consists of many different species, most of which originate from East Asia and Persia. Mulberries grow as single-stemmed or multi-stemmed deciduous trees or shrubs that reach heights of up to 15 meters. Mulberries can be monoecious or dioecious. When the mulberry tree flowers in May, the light green, rather inconspicuous hanging flower catkins appear. The sweet and juicy fruits, which can be up to 10 centimetres long, ripen from the end of June to August. The fruits are fruit clusters (false fruits) and resemble blackberries. The color ranges from cream to yellow-red to black. The dwarf mulberry "Mojo Berry" was bred by Hajime Matsunaga from Japan. In the early years, the variety was known as "BonBonBerry" or "Charlotte Russe". This compact-growing dwarf variety reaches a height and width of around 1.5 m and is therefore suitable for growing in containers. The small, inconspicuous white flowers begin to bloom in early spring (March-April). From May to September, "Mojo Berry" bears fruit on both old and new wood. The fruits are sweet, juicy and have an intense, aromatic flavor. The berries are firm and resilient, so they do not crush easily when picked.

Growing tips

Mulberry trees generally require little care. Mulberry requires a warm, wind-protected, semi-shaded to sunny location with loose, fresh, deep, nutrient-rich and calcareous soil. The plants can tolerate drought well. A one-off fertilization is recommended at the beginning of the growing season. Mulberries do not need regular pruning, but they tolerate pruning well. Weak or too closely spaced shoots can be pruned in spring before flowering. Mulberries are hardy, but their flowers are sensitive to cold and therefore susceptible to late frost. Mulberries need a lot of space, but can also be planted close together as a tall hedge. They get on well with all other plants. The dwarf mulberry "Mojo Berry" prefers a warm, full sun location with a humus-rich, nutrient-rich and well-drained soil. However, it is not very demanding and can cope with different types of soil. "Mojo Berry" is drought tolerant. Additional watering is advisable during particularly long periods of drought. After winter, the shoots can be pruned slightly. A one-off fertilization at the beginning of the growing season is recommended.

Details

Germination temperature

20 °C (Degrees Celsius)

Seeding distance

350 cm

Row spacing

350 cm

Seeding depth

Not specified