Pakistan Mulberry Tree

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Description

About the Pakistan Mulberry Tree

The Pakistan mulberry is a deciduous tree known for producing very long mulberries (3 to 4 inches) that are dark ruby red-purple with a sweet raspberry/blackberry like flavor. Some people compare the taste to that of Boysenberries. As a bonus, the fruit juice does not stain! Pakistan mulberries are less juicy than some other varieties, making them easier to use in baking.

This variety was developed in Islamabad, Pakistan, where it is popular throughout the Middle East and Central Asia. Since their introduction to the United States, these mulberries have gained in popularity due to their sweet flavor and low acidity, making them good for eating fresh or making cobblers.

Mulberries are a type of multiple fruit, a term indicating that the mulberry is formed from many flowers forming one fruit, like a pineapple. The mature fruit is known as a syncarp. The Pakistan mulberry has a long fruiting season, typically producing syncarps from late spring through mid-summer.

Using the Fruit

Enjoy these delightful fruits fresh from the tree! Mulberries typically are fragile, making them rare to find in a grocery store. Put into the refrigerator, freeze, or process as soon as possible after picking them when ripe.

Use these tasty Pakistan mulberries to make yummy jams and jellies. A favorite use for them is to bake them into delicious pies! These mulberries can be substituted in most recipes that call for raspberries or blackberries. Try them as a flavoring for ice cream or cocktails or as topping for yogurt or sour cream. Add them to sauces for savory dishes, such as roast pork or beef.

Mulberry fruit contains fiber and is high in iron and vitamin C. It also contains potassium and vitamins E and K. Due to its dark red coloring, Pakistan mulberries contain the antioxidant anthocyanin.

Growing Pakistan Mulberries

This tree is self-fertile, meaning you do not need to plant another tree nearby to fertilize it. It is very tolerant of heat, humidity, sun, droughts, and poor soil. It is pest and disease resistant.

These are fast-growing fruit trees and should begin to produce a crop in two to three years.

Plant in full sun in loamy, sandy, well-drained soil. See below for USDA zone compatibility and other plant characteristics.

Buy a Pakistan mulberry to enjoy an abundance of sweet and delicious fruit that tastes similar to raspberries and blackberries!

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Characteristics

Bloom Color Purple
Fruit Color Purple
Fruit Size Large - Extra Large
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest April Through Mid Summer
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy, Sandy
Soil Moisture Well Drained - Average Moistness
Soil pH Level 5.5 - 7.5
Taste Raspberry-like, Sweet
Texture Firm
Years to Bear 2 - 3
Zone Range 6 - 10

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 6 - 10
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow mulberry trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

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