Mulberry - Pakistan Morus spp.

DESCRIPTION
With a vigorous and robust growth habit this self-fertile tree is tolerant of heat, humidity, droughts and poor soil quality. The tree itself has dense foliage with a spreading canopy that provides ample shade in the Summer months. One of the largest mulberry varieties with the fruit averaging 10-15cm in length. It produces substantial crops of the low acidic, sweet flavoured blackish-red fruit from the late Spring though mid Summer.

SIZE
8m x 8m.

MATURITY
Late September onwards.

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS
Self pollinating.

COMMENTS
Used in jams, fresh fruit, and also wines and juices. This is a large growing tree with very good crops.

TREE CARE
Plant in a sunny position with well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears in Spring. Annual pruning is required as fruit is produced on new season's growth.