Description
Pakistan mulberry—often referred to as a shahtoot-type mulberry—is grown for one reason: extraordinary fruit. The berries are dramatically longer than standard mulberries, with a deep sweetness and soft texture that make them unforgettable straight off the tree.
The eating experience is where this variety truly shines. Fully ripe fruit is rich and honeyed, with very low acidity and no sharp edges. The berries are best enjoyed fresh, where their size, softness, and sweetness can be fully appreciated, though they also perform well for drying and preserves.
Pakistan mulberry is also a vigorous and productive grower. Once established, trees can produce heavy crops and handle summer heat with ease, making them a favorite for growers who want both abundance and standout fruit quality.
Overview
- Produces exceptionally long, slender mulberries
- Very sweet flavor with low acidity
- Heavy producer once established
- Fast-growing and heat tolerant
- Best enjoyed fresh at full ripeness
Growing Details
Latin Name: Morus macroura ’Pakistan’
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; adaptable to most well-drained soils
Hardiness: USDA Zone 7–10
Rootstock: Russian mulberry (Morus alba tatarica)
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: Typically 15–25 ft tall and wide without pruning
Flowering: Spring; inconspicuous catkins (not showy)
Ripening Time: Early to mid-summer, varying by region
Pollination: Self-fertile
Pests & Diseases: Generally low-maintenance with few serious issues
Yield: Heavy producer once mature
Additional Notes
- Grower’s Insight: Pakistan mulberry is one of those trees that resets expectations. The fruit length alone is striking, but it’s the sweetness and softness at peak ripeness that makes growers come back year after year.
- Regional Insight: Performs especially well in warm-summer regions, but also succeeds in the Pacific Northwest where summers provide enough heat for full flavor development.
- Harvest fruit fully ripe for best sweetness and texture.
- Fresh eating is where this variety truly excels, though fruit can also be dried.
- Explore more mulberries in our collection: Mulberry Trees
