Mulberry -Genus Morus-Outdoor Fruit Plant

✨ Why UAE Gardeners Love Mulberries

✔ Heat champions – Thrive in 45°C+ with minimal water
✔ Fast fruiting – Bears sweet berries in 2-3 years
✔ Dual-purpose – Gorgeous shade tree + delicious harvest
✔ Bird magnet – Attracts wildlife (or use netting to protect fruit)

📏 Growth & Appearance
✔ Height: 3-6m (prunable to 2m for small gardens)
✔ Leaves: Large, heart-shaped (some varieties have edible leaves too!)
✔ Growth Rate: Fast – provides shade in 2 seasons

🍇 Fruit Superpowers
✔ Colors: Black, red, or white berries (varies by variety)
✔ Yield: 10-15kg per tree at maturity
✔ Self-fertile: No need for multiple trees

🏆 UAE Survival Skills
✔ Drought-tolerant – Needs only weekly watering once established
✔ Sand soil adapted – Thrives where other fruits struggle
✔ Heat-proof – Leaves won’t scorch in direct Dubai sun

🌱 Low-Maintenance Perks
✔ No spraying needed – Naturally pest-resistant
✔ Easy pruning – For shape or to control size
✔ Year-round interest – Deciduous in mild winters

Best Varieties:

1. Pakistan Mulberry – Extra-long (8cm!) sweet berries
2. Black Beauty – Classic juicy flavor
3. White Shahtoot – Less staining, equally sweet

Planting Guide:
✅ Location: Full sun (berries need heat to sweeten)
✅ Soil: Even poor sandy soil works (add compost at planting)
✅ Watering: 3x/week first year, then weekly

Pro Hack:
• Grow in large pots (50L+) for patio gardens
• Use shade cloth for young plants in peak summer