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Black Beauty mulberry

fruit tree variety in zone 7b

Black Beauty mulberry in zone 7b

Black Beauty · Morus species

Zone
7b 5°F to 10°F
Growing season
220 days
Chill needed
400 to 600 below 45°F
Days to harvest
60 to 90

The verdict

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About Black Beauty

Sweet, classic dark mulberry flavor; smaller fruit but high quality. Fresh and dried. Compact tree (15 ft), manageable in small yards.

Critical timing for zone 7b

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Common challenges in zone 7b

  • Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
  • Japanese beetles
  • Brown marmorated stink bug
  • Late summer disease pressure

Modified care for zone 7b

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Black Beauty in adjacent zones

Other mulberry varieties for zone 7b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Black Beauty mulberry grow in zone 7b?

Yes. Black Beauty is recommended for USDA zones 6a through 8a, which includes zone 7b.

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Are there enough chill hours in zone 7b?

Mulberry needs 400 to 600 chill hours. Zone 7b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.

Image: "Morus alba fruits", by B.navez, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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