Long Mulberry Tree

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Long Mulberry is a fast-growing fruit tree prized for its exceptionally long, sweet berries. Also known as Pakistan Mulberry, Shahtoot, Himalayan Mulberry, or King White Mulberry, this unusual fruiting tree produces berries much longer than those of most traditional mulberries.

The fruit commonly reaches approximately 2½–4 inches long, with some fruit growing even longer under favorable conditions. Berries ripen from red to deep purple or nearly black and have a sweet, rich flavor with relatively low acidity. The elongated fruit is excellent for fresh eating and can also be used for jams, jellies, pies, cobblers, juice, syrup, smoothies, wine, and other recipes.

Long Mulberry is vigorous and can develop into a substantial shade and fruit tree if left unpruned. Fortunately, mulberries respond well to pruning, allowing the tree to be maintained at a more manageable height for easier harvesting.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting tree
• Botanical Name: Morus macroura
• Common Names: Long Mulberry, Pakistan Mulberry, Shahtoot, Himalayan Mulberry, King White Mulberry
• Mature Size: Approximately 25–40 feet or larger if left unpruned; can be maintained considerably smaller with regular pruning
• Growth Habit: Fast-growing, vigorous, spreading fruit tree
• Sun: Full sun is best for heavy fruit production; light partial shade is tolerated
• USDA Zones: Generally Zones 7–10
• Chill Hours: A dependable cultivar-specific chill-hour requirement is not well established
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Harvest: Generally spring into early summer in Florida; timing varies with weather and location
• Fruit: Exceptionally long berries, commonly 2½–4 inches long
• Fruit Color: Ripens from red to dark purple-black
• Flavor: Sweet, rich, and relatively low acid
• Fruit Uses: Fresh eating, jams, jellies, pies, cobblers, syrup, juice, smoothies, wine, and preserves
• Pollination: Self-fertile; a second mulberry tree is not required for fruit production
• Soil: Adaptable to many soil types but performs best in fertile, well-drained soil
• Water: Water regularly while establishing and during fruit development; established trees have good drought tolerance
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Wildlife Value: Fruit attracts birds and other wildlife
• Landscape Uses: Home orchard, edible landscape, food forest, wildlife planting, shade tree, or specialty fruit collection

North Florida Growing Note:
Long Mulberry is a good specialty fruit tree for North Florida and the Florida Panhandle. Morus macroura, including the Pakistan-type long mulberries, is grown successfully in Florida and is well suited to warm climates.

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil for the best growth and fruit production. Young trees may benefit from protection during severe freezes until they are well established.

Because this is a vigorous tree, regular pruning is recommended when easy backyard harvesting is the goal.

Pollination Recommendation:
Long Mulberry is self-fertile, so one tree can produce fruit without another mulberry nearby.

Pruning Recommendation:
Long Mulberry can become a large tree if allowed to grow naturally. Regular pruning after harvest can help maintain a smaller canopy, encourage accessible fruiting growth, and make harvesting much easier.

Fruit & Planting Location Note:
Ripe mulberries can drop fruit beneath the tree. Although Pakistan-type long mulberries are sometimes reported to stain less than other dark mulberries, we still recommend planting away from vehicles, patios, sidewalks, and heavily traveled paved areas.

Birds are also very fond of ripe mulberries, so expect to share some of the crop with local wildlife.

Local Pickup & Limited Shipping:
Local pickup is available for most plants and trees at our nursery in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Limited shipping may be available for select trees, liners, and smaller plants in 3-gallon containers or smaller. Shipping availability depends on the variety, plant size, quantity, destination, and packaging requirements. Shipping charges are calculated separately.

Please contact us before ordering if shipping is needed so we can confirm that the plant can be shipped and provide the shipping cost.

Contact Advanced Nursery Growers:
Advanced Nursery Growers LLC
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com
Website: www.AdvancedNurseryGrowers.com

Wholesale:
Wholesale pricing is available for qualified nurseries.