Description
White Pakistan mulberry is a pale-fruited selection within the long-fruited Pakistan mulberry group, prized for its impressive fruit size and exceptionally sweet flavor. While closely related to standard dark-fruited Pakistan mulberries, this selection offers a lighter-colored harvest with a slightly different eating experience.
The fruit is long and slender, ripening to a creamy white or pale yellow tone. At full maturity, berries are soft, juicy, and very sweet, with little acidity and none of the heavy staining associated with darker mulberries—making them especially enjoyable for fresh eating near paths, patios, or family spaces.
Like other Pakistan-type mulberries, the tree is vigorous and productive once established. It handles summer heat well and rewards growers with generous harvests in early summer, making it a standout option for those who want exceptional mulberry fruit with a cleaner harvest experience.
Overview
- White-fruited selection of Pakistan mulberry
- Produces long, slender, sweet berries
- Low-acid flavor ideal for fresh eating
- Less staining than dark-fruited mulberries
- Heavy producer once established
Growing Details
Latin Name: Morus macroura ’White 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 summer; timing varies by climate
Pollination: Self-fertile
Pests & Diseases: Generally low-maintenance with few serious issues
Yield: Heavy producer once mature
Additional Notes
- Grower’s Insight: White-fruited mulberries are often chosen not for higher yields, but for the cleaner harvest and honeyed sweetness that makes them easy to enjoy right off the tree.
- Regional Insight: Performs best in warm-summer regions, but also grows well in milder coastal and inland climates where summer heat supports full sweetness.
- Harvest fruit fully ripe for best sweetness and texture.
- Fruit is delicate and best eaten fresh or processed soon after harvest.
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