the Apache, Chiricahua & Mescalero made bread & cakes where the fruit is pressed into pulpy cakes, dried and stored, and by the Apache & Mescalero also as food for sauces and relishes. she found in elevation: 3,500 to 5,000 feet, 500 to 6,500 feet in California. habitat preferences are along streams, canyons and limestone slopes. species synonyms: Morus confinis; Morus crataegifolia; Morus grisea; and Morus radulina. By continuing you agree to our terms of use, privacy policy, and the use of your current location Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Get exclusive access to our email only offers as well as the latest updates. So barring colossal measures to protect your fruit, a more realistic approach might be to let the plant become a large tree; then there will be plenty for everyone. Plant and grow Pakistani Mulberries in the full sun and in well-draining soil. Pakistan Mulberry - Fruits & Herbs - Almost Eden The "Kew Plant List" shows 213 species names under the genus of, , but as of July 2021, lists only 19 species as being accepted. black-colored fruit grows on the White Mulberry (Morus alba) tree, AS WELL AS pink, purple, red or white fruit. Some other varieties are invasive!!! All required documentation listed below must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. The fruit is used extensively in jams. Needs full sun to fruit well. Perhaps for this reason, there appearto be fewer distinctions between the so-named cultivars. Since 1816, Stark Bros has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. And, very hot summer temperatures can cause the fruit to become somewhat desiccated, or extensive summer rains can cause a host of other issues. These varieties grow Central Asia and the Middle East. use something similar to our classic 5 x 5 x 2, highly organic tree plot design. Please Note: Although most of our bare-root trees arrive to our warehouse in mid-December, there are a few varieties that will not arrive until mid-January. What sets the Pakistani Mulberries apart is their unique shape as they are long length wise. Thai Dwarf 5. Scratch tests need to be done a few inches above. These are fast-growing fruit trees and should begin to produce a crop in two to three years. HEPPY will experiment with propagation by cuttings in the near future. Cultivars tend to vary greatly in flavor depending on the climate, soil, sunlight, and care where they are grown. Black Pakistan Mulberry - Trees of Antiquity Amazingly, the fruit juice does not stain, which is good since the Pakistan Mulberry fruit is more than a mouthful. Morus alba 'Pakistan', M. bombycis . Recommended Spacing: 12-20 ft. Ripens: Early Uses: Fresh eating, dessert, jams, drying Rootstock: own Water .