Pakistani mulberry, also known as long mulberry, as the name suggests is a species of mulberry tree native to Pakistan. It belongs to Moraceae family and scientifically known as Morus macroura. This particular variety is prized for its long, sweet fruit and its ornamental value.

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

A mulberry is a multifruit, meaning that a mulberry is made up of many flowers that form one fruit, like a pineapple. Ripe fruits are called syncarps. Pakistani mulberry has a long fruiting season, usually producing syncarps from late spring to mid-summer.

Use of fruit

Enjoy these delicious fruits fresh off the tree! Mulberries are usually fragile, so it's rare to find them in a grocery store. Refrigerate and freeze as soon as possible after picking them when ripe.

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

Mulberry fruits contain fiber and are high in iron and vitamin C. It contains potassium and vitamins E and K. Due to its deep red color, Pakistani mulberry contains anthocyanin antioxidants.

Pakistani mulberry growing

This tree is self-fertile, meaning it does not need to plant another tree nearby to fertilize it. It is very tolerant of heat, humidity, sun, drought and poor soil. It is resistant to pests and diseases.

These are fast growing fruit trees and should start producing a crop in two to three years.

Plant in full sun in loamy, sandy, well-drained soil.