Morus (mulberries) are fast-growing, deciduous trees highly valued for their edible fruit and their ornamental and agroforestry uses. The most common species are the white mulberry (Morus alba), black mulberry (Morus nigra), and red mulberry (Morus rubra).

Main characteristics:

• Height: Usually reaches between 6 and 15 meters.

• Fruit: An aggregate of small drupes (the “mulberry”) that ripens from white/reddish tones to purple/black depending on the species; highly appreciated for fresh consumption or processing.

• Adaptability: Adapts well to diverse soils and temperate climates.

Basic care:

• Exposure: Prefers full sun for optimal fruit production.

• Watering and soil: Well-drained soil and moderate watering — more frequent in young plants or during dry summers.

• Pruning: Training pruning in the first years and annual cleaning to remove dead branches and improve air circulation.

• Resistance and pests: Relatively resistant, though aphids, mites, or fungi may appear in humid conditions; monitor and apply integrated pest management if necessary.