Mulberry Dwarf Red Shahtoot

Morus macroura

Buy Mulberry Dwarf Red Shahtoot

Masses of long maroon red mulberries form on this highly adaptable tree. Ideal home garden tree at around 3m.

Red fruiting, dwarf form of Shahtoot Mulberry for cool temperate to subtropical climates.

FEATURES: Glossy dark green lobed foliage and weeping branches form a small deciduous tree that fruits from a young age. Fruit ripen progressively rather than all at once during Summer. Ripe fruit softens becoming ,beautifully sweet, maroon red and to 6-10cm long.

CONDITIONS: Suited to fertile free draining soils in full sun. Highly tolerant of heavy clay soils, drought, severe cold and heavy pruning.

FOR BEST RESULTS: Feed with compost and manure in a thick mulch layer. Keep mulch clear of the trunk.

PLANTING IDEAS AND USES:

• a wonderfully sweet Summer fruit eaten fresh

• use cooked in pies, desserts or jam

• preserve excess fruit by freezing or drying

• great fruit tree for home gardens