Much more compact in growth habit than the King White Shahtoot. These delicious sweet fruits can reach 10cm in length. Ideal for back yards and we consider it a must have fruit tree for the back yard. The best way to eat mulberries is fresh from the tree. If some should make it to the kitchen bench they make excellent pies, jams, wines and sauces. Multiple crops are possible by pruning directly after your first crop. Suitable for most regions of Australia, although it can be susceptible to damage from late frosts. The red shahtoot is ideal for growing in pots and containers due to it small growing habit and it is ideal for school gardens as it does not produce fruits that stain and the sweet fruits are very appealing to children. This variety is best suited to warm subtropical climates and does not perform well in temperate climate where it tends to drop their fruit.

Approx height 20cms.

Specifications of Dwarf Mulberry - Red Shahtoot

Preferred ClimateSubtropical, Warm Temperate, Arid (Dry)

Grown From Cutting 

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate1 (Self Pollinating)

Can it Handle Frosts?Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter?No Leaves (Deciduous)

Suitability in PotsYes

Water RequirementsModerate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?Dwarf (1/2 Normal Size), Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/HarvestFirst Year

Sun or ShadeFull (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil TypeGood Drainage

Soil pHNeutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest MonthsMay, October, November