Cricket Hill Garden
Morus, 'Pakistan' mulberry
$ 38
Morus macroura 'Pakistan'
Variety description: The king of mulberries, known as the 'shahtoot.' Fruits measure on average about 3'' long with some reports of up to 4 1/2” long. Sweet and flavorful, a favorite of kids visiting the nursery. Very productive.
Site requirements: Full sun location. Like other fruit trees, mulberries will do well in fertile, well drained soil. Soil pH of 6.5 is ideal.
Hardiness: USDA zones 7-10. In USDA zones 6 and below, grow in a container and bring it into the garage for the winter, or grow in a greenhouse or hoop house.
Size at maturity: Training while young combined with semi-annual pruning, mulberries can be maintained at 15-20'.
Plant size: Grafted tree
When we ship: Winter/Spring 2023.