Discover the Cooke's Pakistan mulberry, a premium variety celebrated for producing exceptionally sweet, elongated fruit reaching 3 to 5 inches long. With deep red to dark purple colouring and rich, berry-like flavor, these juicy berries excel in fresh eating, desserts, and preserves. This vigorous, fast-growing tree develops into an attractive shade specimen with lush foliage, thriving in hot, arid climates and low-chill regions. Remarkably drought tolerant and adaptable to diverse soils once established, it requires minimal maintenance while delivering extended harvests from late spring through early summer. Perfect for home orchards and edible landscapes, this mulberry combines outstanding fruit production with ornamental appeal and practical shade.
Details
Botanical Name
Morus macroura 'Cooke's Pakistan'
Common Name
Cooke's Pakistan Mulberry
Hardiness Zone
- 7
Appearance
Max Height
25 feet
Max Spread
25 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- Yes
Edible Component
- Berry
Edible Harvest Period
Late Spring to Mid Summer
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Baking
- Preserves
Fruit Colour
- Black
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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