{"product_id":"schwarze-maulbeere-morus-nigra-historisches-naschobst","title":"Black Mulberry (Morus nigra) – Historic Snacking Fruit \u0026 Mediterranean Rarity","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_21fb6fe55a9fba50\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_78c2e5cb6f5553a1\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_713c9b9bea6df6a7\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIf you walk through the garden in summer and dream of intensely juicy and aromatic berries, you often end up with high-maintenance shrubs that wilt at the slightest heatwave. But there's a real insider tip of a woody plant that loves drought and simultaneously delivers perhaps the most spectacular taste experience in the berry kingdom: The Black Mulberry (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"385\"\u003eMorus nigra\u003c\/i\u003e). This tree is a true Mediterranean highlight, easily defies hot summers, and gives you deep black, incomparably delicious fruits that you can't buy in any supermarket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e Per plant in a 3-liter pot, delivery size: 30-40 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Ancient Legends: A Fruit for Gods and Gourmets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhile the White Mulberry was once only valued for silk production, the Black Mulberry has always been the undisputed star on the menu. It originally comes from ancient Persia and Asia Minor. Even the ancient Greeks and Romans were so crazy about the intensely fruity, full-bodied taste and the blood-red juice of the berries that they spread the tree throughout Europe during all their campaigns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIt has also immortalized itself in literature: Ovid's famous \"Metamorphoses\" tells the tragic love story of Pyramus and Thisbe (the inspiration for Romeo and Juliet). According to legend, the blood of the lovers forever stained the once white berries of the tree deep black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eA Living Natural Monument: The Legend of “Mathilde's Dream”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe fact that the Black Mulberry can grow into a veritable Methuselah not only in the warm Mediterranean region but also here in Germany is proven by a very special specimen in the inner courtyard of the former Brauweiler Abbey near Cologne. The story of this tree reads like a fairy tale: In the early 11th century, Mathilde (the daughter of Emperor Otto II) and her husband, Count Palatine Ezzo, were looking for the perfect place to found a monastery. According to legend, Mathilde lay down on a hot day in the shady shelter of an already stately Black Mulberry to rest. She fell into a deep sleep and had a divine dream that gave her the unmistakable instruction to build the abbey exactly at this spot. Thus, Brauweiler Abbey was proverbially built around this tree in 1024!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThis ancient, legendary giant is now considered one of the oldest trees in Germany and still stands in exactly this spot. Even though its enormous trunk, marked by centuries, now has to be lovingly supported, it is bursting with vitality and tirelessly bears its deep black, delicious berries every summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThis legendary tree was even successfully propagated in modern times under the resonant name \"Mathilde's Dream\" – incidentally, such a historical offshoot also grows and thrives with pride in my private garden! The plants you get here for your garden are classic Black Mulberries (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"315\"\u003eMorus nigra\u003c\/i\u003e). They bring precisely this impressive robustness and longevity that still amazes us today. This clearly shows that these trees have been interesting not only since the thousand years of the Brauweiler legend but have fascinated mankind since antiquity! With this mulberry, you are planting a real piece of millennia-old cultural history in your garden, which many generations will enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eHeat-Loving Sun Worshipper instead of Sensitive Berry Fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eForget constant watering on hot July days! The Black Mulberry is perfectly adapted to dry, warm summers. Once well-rooted, it draws its water from deeper layers of soil, while other fruit trees have long since shed their leaves. Give it the sunniest, warmest spot in your garden, and it will thank you with rapid growth and a rich harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eWinter Hardiness \u0026amp; Frost Protection: How your Mulberry Survives the Cold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eAlthough the Black Mulberry originally comes from the warmer Mediterranean region, it copes astonishingly well with our Central European climate. Fully grown, well-rooted trees are extremely robust and easily tolerate temperatures down to -15 °C (and often even colder). However, since young plants can still be somewhat sensitive to frost in their first few years, you should give them a little help at the beginning:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlants in the open ground:\u003c\/b\u003e Protect the root area in the first two to three winters with a thick layer of bark mulch, autumn leaves, or fir branches. A sheltered, sunny location (for example, in front of a warming south-facing wall) also helps the tree to mature well and survive frosty nights unscathed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePotted plants:\u003c\/b\u003e If you keep your mulberry in a pot on the terrace, it needs a little more attention in winter. Since frost can attack the root ball in the pot much faster from all sides, you should wrap the container thickly with jute, bubble wrap, or a coconut mat. Place the pot on a wooden block or styrofoam (for insulation from below) close to a protective house wall. Alternatively, you can simply overwinter the pot in a cool, frost-free room such as a bright garage or an unheated conservatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eRustic Foliage and Picturesque Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eEven without fruit, the Black Mulberry is an absolute feast for the eyes. In contrast to its white relative, it grows somewhat slower, more stunted, and develops a beautiful, gnarled and picturesque crown over the years. Its large, dark green leaves are heart-shaped, distinctly rough on the upper side and feel almost like fine sandpaper. Under this dense, rustic canopy of leaves, it is wonderful to spend time in the shade in midsummer – a real Tuscany feeling for your home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eViolet Fingers and a Real Taste Explosion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eWhen the elongated, blackberry-like fruits change from a dark red to a glossy deep black in midsummer, the time is ripe. And the taste? Indescribable! While white mulberries are simply sweet, the black mulberry is considered the absolute queen among gourmets. It literally explodes in the mouth and offers a masterful balance of intense sweetness and a refreshing, fine fruit acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"442\"\u003eA small warning for sweet tooths:\u003c\/b\u003e The juice of the Black Mulberry is so extremely color-intensive that it was formerly used to color wine. Anyone who snacks directly from the tree will be exposed by purple fingers and a tell-tale red tongue!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eCompact in a Pot or as a Rustic Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eNaturally, the Black Mulberry grows into a characterful, medium-sized tree or large shrub (approx. 4 to 6 meters). However, since it responds very well to pruning, you have full control: you can easily cut it back in late winter to keep it small and compact. It is excellent for large planters on a sunny roof terrace or can be elegantly trained as an espalier against a warm, sheltered south-facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eInto the Kitchen – What to do with your harvest:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Summer Snack:\u003c\/b\u003e Directly from the bush into your mouth. There is hardly anything more refreshing than ripe, sun-warmed black mulberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Deep Red Gourmet Jam:\u003c\/b\u003e Thanks to its perfect sweet-sour interplay, it is the ultimate fruit for jams and jellies. Your breakfast guests will beg for the recipe!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDark Mulberry Syrup:\u003c\/b\u003e A cooked syrup made from the berries transforms any simple mineral water or summer Prosecco into a noble, blood-red premium drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColor Wonder in Baked Goods:\u003c\/b\u003e Baked into muffins or pound cake, the berries not only provide a fantastic taste but also permeate the dough with beautiful, violet veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003eRecipe Tip: Refreshing 3-Ingredient Black Mulberry Sorbet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eOn hot days, there's nothing better than a cool ice cream. Since the Black Mulberry brings such an incredible intrinsic aroma, you need almost nothing else to create a luxurious, deep purple sorbet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"28,0,0\"\u003e400 g fresh Black Mulberries (well-washed and without the hard stems)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"28,1,0\"\u003e2 to 3 tbsp liquid honey or agave syrup (depending on how sweet the berries are)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"28,2,0\"\u003eJuice of half an organic lemon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"29\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFreeze:\u003c\/b\u003e Spread the washed mulberries on a plate or tray and place them in the freezer for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) until completely hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/b\u003e Add the frozen berries along with the honey and fresh lemon juice to a powerful blender (or food processor).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePuree:\u003c\/b\u003e Puree everything on the highest setting until it forms a creamy, homogeneous ice cream mass. If the blender struggles, you can add a small splash of cold water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEnjoy:\u003c\/b\u003e The sorbet can be spooned directly! If you want to form nice, firm scoops, return the mixture to the freezer in an airtight container for another 30 to 60 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003eSay goodbye to boring fruits and delicate plants! With the Black Mulberry, you get a robust, historic, and extremely easy-care woody plant for your garden that rewards you every summer with a fruit aroma of the absolute extra class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55621351276929,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/Image_d3i9g2d3i9g2d3i9.png?v=1777825368","url":"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/en\/products\/schwarze-maulbeere-morus-nigra-historisches-naschobst","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}