| Himalayan Mulberry | |
| Morus macroura | |
| a.k.a. Pakistan Mulberry, Shatoot |
Long-fruited mulberry relative with fruits several inches long. Flavor is quite good and on par with the black mulberry.
Description: Medium sized deciduous tree usually only to 20-30ft, but can reach 70ft.
Although they appear so, fruits
are not true berries but an aggregate. Trees are known to be very long
lived and can bear fruit for several hundred years.
Hardiness: Trees are hardy to about
18-25F (it varies tree to tree).
Growing Environment: Trees are fairly adaptable, but grow well in deep, moist soils. Fertilization
is generally unnecessary. Grow in full sun. Mildly drought tolerant,
but water should be provided during long dry spells. The Himalayan Mulberry
is fairly similar in growth habits and climatic requirements to the black
mulberry.
Full-grown Himalayan Mulberry tree
Propagation: Usually by seed, which can take several years to bear. Seeds may benefit from a few weeks to 2-3 months of cold stratification. Seeds can germinate within a few weeks to several months.
Uses: Fruits are eaten fresh or can be used just like any berry.
Native Range: Native to the Himalayan mountains in China.
Himalayan Mulberry fruits beginning to ripen