Very large sweet red fruits. Shahtoot translates as "King Mulberry". The Red Shahtoot Mulberry is for warmer zones 8-10.
ZONE: 8-10
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fruitful. Wind pollinated. Leafs out very late.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 2/3 sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Will grow in wide-ranging soil conditions. Dormant prune to avoid sap bleed. Spur bearer. Stake young trees to avoid them becoming top-heavy and uprooting. Can be kept pruned as 10' x 10' bush and sheared yearly. Mid to late season ripening. Fruit is very juicy and keeps poorly.
CHILL HOURS: 300-500 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Quickly to 20' +; will easily add 3'-5' per year. Can be pruned to encourage low branching and maintained as a shrub for easy harvesting.
