Dwarf Mulberry Mojo Berry® 'Matsunaga' 40-50 cm (Morus rotundiloba)
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Dwarf Mulberry Mojo Berry® 'Matsunaga': current height 40-50 cm
Common name: Dwarf Mulberry, Mojo Berry®
Scientific name: Morus rotundiloba
Family: Moraceae
Plant history & use:
Mojo Berry® is a short-statured mulberry variety that bears fruit on both old and new branches, which means you can pick mulberries during the first year, unlike the usual 5 or 6 years it takes for most other mulberries.
This dwarf, compact variety only reaches a height of about 1.5 m (compared to common mulberries that can grow up to 6-8 m tall), making it suitable for all gardens.
Unlike other varieties that only produce fruit during a 3-week period at the end of summer, Mojo Berry® produces berries over a very long period, from May all the way to September.
The fruits are excellent for making jam, cake, or other dishes.
Mojo Berry® is beautiful as a solitary tree in a pot on the terrace/patio or in a pot with companion planting alongside other plants and is also nice as a hedge plant/boundary.
General about Mulberries:
Mulberry trees are among our oldest cultivated plants. The black mulberry tree, like the white variety, Morus alba, originates from West Asia - however, the black mulberry tree came to Europe a few hundred years before the white one. The earliest known finds of the black mulberry tree date back to around 300 BC. It is possible that Morus nigra originates somewhat further southwest (closer to Europe) in West Asia than its relative Morus alba, which may explain why Morus nigra has slightly less hardiness in cold climates than its relative.
Traditionally, the black mulberry was used to make wine and cosmetics - thanks to its high concentration of anthocyanins which give the berry its deep dark color. But the berries were also grown for fresh consumption.
Unlike the white mulberry tree’s fruits which can vary in color, the black mulberry tree’s fruits are always black when ripe. The black mulberry is also more tart.
The berries are rich in antioxidants and are believed, like tea made from mulberry leaves, to help balance blood sugar levels. This is due to the content of the substance MFE which stabilizes blood sugar levels and thus reduces the body's craving for sweets. Therefore, mulberries are a common substitute for those who want to overcome sweet cravings.
Because of the berries’ unusually high nutritional content, mulberries, like goji berry, are considered a so-called "superfood".
Besides mulberry wine, one can also make juice and jam from the berries.
From the leaves, one can brew healthy tea which has historically been drunk in China and has recently started to become popular again in Asia.
Cultivation:
Mojo Berry® is hardy down to -10°C = outdoor cultivation zones 1-2. If the tree is winter-covered with sheep’s wool or similar, it can survive outdoors up to zone 5. Alternatively, grow in a pot and place in a greenhouse/storage over winter.
The tree can grow in most soils but thrives best in loose, nutrient-rich soils. It is hardy in windy coastal climates but optimal growth is given in warm, sheltered locations.
Suitable as a trellis tree since the branches are easily bendable.
Mulberry trees also fit well in forest gardens as they are a popular host plant among many organisms and provide recurring harvests without much care while protecting plants in the lower layers.
Mulberries are self-fertile, meaning only one tree is needed to bear fruit.
Prune in winter when the tree is dormant to avoid excessive "bleeding," which is otherwise a common trait among mulberry plants.
The berries ripen continuously from May to September.
The berries are harvested when the color changes from red to coal black. A tip is to pick the berries with a needle to avoid crushing them between the fingers.
Characteristics:
Longevity: Perennial
Growing position: sun
Height: around 150 cm
Growing zone: 1-2 outdoors, 1-5 with winter cover or in greenhouse
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Dwarf Mulberry Mojo Berry® 'Matsunaga' 40-50 cm (Morus rotundiloba)
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Dwarf Mulberry Mojo Berry® 'Matsunaga': current height 40-50 cm
Common name: Dwarf Mulberry, Mojo Berry®
Scientific name: Morus rotundiloba
Family: Moraceae
Plant history & use:
Mojo Berry® is a short-statured mulberry variety that bears fruit on both old and new branches, which means you can pick mulberries during the first year, unlike the usual 5 or 6 years it takes for most other mulberries.
This dwarf, compact variety only reaches a height of about 1.5 m (compared to common mulberries that can grow up to 6-8 m tall), making it suitable for all gardens.
Unlike other varieties that only produce fruit during a 3-week period at the end of summer, Mojo Berry® produces berries over a very long period, from May all the way to September.
The fruits are excellent for making jam, cake, or other dishes.
Mojo Berry® is beautiful as a solitary tree in a pot on the terrace/patio or in a pot with companion planting alongside other plants and is also nice as a hedge plant/boundary.
General about Mulberries:
Mulberry trees are among our oldest cultivated plants. The black mulberry tree, like the white variety, Morus alba, originates from West Asia - however, the black mulberry tree came to Europe a few hundred years before the white one. The earliest known finds of the black mulberry tree date back to around 300 BC. It is possible that Morus nigra originates somewhat further southwest (closer to Europe) in West Asia than its relative Morus alba, which may explain why Morus nigra has slightly less hardiness in cold climates than its relative.
Traditionally, the black mulberry was used to make wine and cosmetics - thanks to its high concentration of anthocyanins which give the berry its deep dark color. But the berries were also grown for fresh consumption.
Unlike the white mulberry tree’s fruits which can vary in color, the black mulberry tree’s fruits are always black when ripe. The black mulberry is also more tart.
The berries are rich in antioxidants and are believed, like tea made from mulberry leaves, to help balance blood sugar levels. This is due to the content of the substance MFE which stabilizes blood sugar levels and thus reduces the body's craving for sweets. Therefore, mulberries are a common substitute for those who want to overcome sweet cravings.
Because of the berries’ unusually high nutritional content, mulberries, like goji berry, are considered a so-called "superfood".
Besides mulberry wine, one can also make juice and jam from the berries.
From the leaves, one can brew healthy tea which has historically been drunk in China and has recently started to become popular again in Asia.
Cultivation:
Mojo Berry® is hardy down to -10°C = outdoor cultivation zones 1-2. If the tree is winter-covered with sheep’s wool or similar, it can survive outdoors up to zone 5. Alternatively, grow in a pot and place in a greenhouse/storage over winter.
The tree can grow in most soils but thrives best in loose, nutrient-rich soils. It is hardy in windy coastal climates but optimal growth is given in warm, sheltered locations.
Suitable as a trellis tree since the branches are easily bendable.
Mulberry trees also fit well in forest gardens as they are a popular host plant among many organisms and provide recurring harvests without much care while protecting plants in the lower layers.
Mulberries are self-fertile, meaning only one tree is needed to bear fruit.
Prune in winter when the tree is dormant to avoid excessive "bleeding," which is otherwise a common trait among mulberry plants.
The berries ripen continuously from May to September.
The berries are harvested when the color changes from red to coal black. A tip is to pick the berries with a needle to avoid crushing them between the fingers.
Characteristics:
Longevity: Perennial
Growing position: sun
Height: around 150 cm
Growing zone: 1-2 outdoors, 1-5 with winter cover or in greenhouse
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