Morus macroura is a species of mulberry tree in the Moraceae (mulberry) family, known for its long, sweet, edible fruits and ornamental value. It’s sometimes called the king white mulberry, Himalayan mulberry, Shahtoot, long mulberry, or Pakistan mulberry. (Wikipedia)
🌳 What It Is
- It’s a medium‑sized deciduous tree in the mulberry genus (Morus), native to parts of Tibet, the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, and Indochina. (Wikipedia)
- The tree typically develops a spreading, sometimes weeping canopy and can reach significant height in the right conditions. (Default)
🍇 Fruit & Flavor
- The fruits are elongated and juicy, often ripening to white, pink, red, or deep purple/black depending on variety and conditions. (Wikipedia)
- These berries are sweet and honey‑like, with flavors often described as reminiscent of berries like raspberries or blackberries — and usually much larger and milder than typical mulberries. (Cricket Hill Garden)
- Fruit can be eaten fresh, used in jams, desserts, or preserves. (Cricket Hill Garden)
☀️ Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: prefers full sun exposure. (Default)
- Soil: grows best in well‑drained soil; moderately fertile soils are ideal. (Default)
- Climate: suited to warm, subtropical or tropical climates and can tolerate a range of conditions; in cooler regions it may need protection. (Plantiary – Plant Identifier)
- Propagation: can be grown from seeds or cuttings; seeds may benefit from cold stratification. (practicalplants.org)
🌿 Uses
- Culinary: edible berries great for fresh eating, jams, jellies, baking, or smoothies. (Cricket Hill Garden)
- Ornamental: attractive tree for gardens and landscaping. (Default)
- Ecological: fruit attracts birds and wildlife. (gardenoracle.com)
📌 Fun Facts
- Some cultivated forms, like the ‘Pakistan’ mulberry, are renowned for very large, long fruit that can exceed typical mulberry size. (Cricket Hill Garden)
- Despite the long berries, it’s still a true mulberry — not a hybrid — and closely related to other Morus species. (Wikipedia)
If you’re interested, I can tell you how to plant and care for a Morus macroura tree where you live, or how to use its berries in recipes!
