Red Shahtoot - Dwarf (Presale)

Red Shahtoot Mulberry (Morus macroura)

On presale then the price is $120, expected to be ready for pickup mid June 2025.

This stunning dwarf variety of Red Shahtoot mulberry offers sweet, tangy, elongated red fruits that are best eaten fresh off the tree. Unlike common mulberries, the Red Shahtoot is prized for its berry flavour, minimal mess, and ornamental form. Naturally compact and ideal for smaller spaces or large pots, it fruits well in Perth with little care once established. Grafted for faster results and better performance, this is a standout performer in edible gardens. One of the true dwarfs unlike Dwarf Black Mulberry often claimed ot be.

Features:
Ideal prune height: 1.5–3 m
pH range: 6.0–7.5
Sun preference: Full sun
Minimum pot size by year 5: 30–50 L
Time to fruit: 1–2 years
Harvest period: Late spring to mid-summer
Notable traits: Red finger-like fruit, drought-tolerant once established, fast-growing when warm, possible to fruit 3 times a year when pruned after fruiting.

Red Shahtoot thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and rewards even casual growers with heavy crops. While deciduous, its lush foliage and upright habit make it attractive year-round. Protect from frost in the first year and prune annually for size control and increased fruiting.

An excellent pick for sweet home-grown fruit with no fuss. Popular with kids, birds, and berry-lovers alike.

Keywords: Red Shahtoot mulberry Perth, dwarf mulberry tree, sweet red mulberry fruit, grafted mulberry, edible fruit tree WA, compact fruit trees Australia