Black Mulberry Tree (Shehtoot)
Morus nigra – Traditional Black Mulberry Tree for Pakistani Gardens
- ✓ Dark, rich fruit with deep berry flavor and antioxidant benefits
- ✓ Long-living, drought-resistant tree ideal for all regions of Pakistan
- ✓ Performs best in Punjab, Sindh, KP plains, and Balochistan valleys
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Plant Details
Everything you need to know before you plant
Best Growing Areas
Where this plant performs best across Pakistan
Guaranteed Thrive Zones
Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Hyderabad, Karachi, Jacobabad, Central/southern Punjab, Sindh
Covered under our Alive & Thrive GuaranteeConditional Zones
Islamabad, Abbottabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Northern Balochistan
Will grow with seasonal care, wind shelter, and deep soil prep. Alive and Thrive Guarantee does not apply.Not Recommended
Murree, Swat, Gilgit, Similar high-elevation areas
Not covered under guaranteeUnpack, place in semi-shade, water lightly, and allow 2 days to recover before full sun exposure.
Ripe black shehtoots stain hands and clothes but deliver unbeatable flavor. Harvest early in the morning when fruit is firm and glossy. Use netting or light pruning to control height for easy picking.
Outdoor: Select a sunny, wind-sheltered site. Dig a 2x2 ft hole and mix native soil with compost and sand (40/40/20). Ensure drainage is good—add crushed bricks or gravel if needed. Ideal planting seasons: Spring (Feb–April) or Fall (Sept–Nov).
Container: Use a deep 24"+ container with multiple drainage holes. Soil mix should be 40% soil, 40% organic compost, 20% coarse sand. Re-pot every 3–4 years to avoid rootbinding.
Water deeply once or twice a week during summer. Let top 2 inches dry before watering again.
In cooler zones, reduce watering in winter to once every 10–12 days.
Avoid overwatering—black mulberries dislike soggy roots.
Feed with balanced fruit tree fertilizer (NPK 8-8-8 or 10-10-10) every 6-8 weeks during active growth (March-September).
Add compost or bone meal during winter prep to support root strength.
Prune in late winter before new growth starts. Focus on thinning crowded branches and shaping the canopy.
Remove suckers and water sprouts at the base regularly to keep energy directed to fruiting wood.
Rarely bothered by pests, but keep an eye out for scale or aphids—spray neem oil monthly as preventive.
In Islamabad, Quetta, or cooler parts of KP, mulch heavily in winter and protect young trees with frost cloth during cold snaps.
- ✓ Traditional Pakistani variety with bold, dark fruit
- ✓ Grown locally for climate resilience
- ✓ Hardy, pest-resistant, and long-lived
- ✓ Ideal for shade, food forests, or permaculture
- ✓ Alive and Thrive Guarantee in compatible zones
About Black Mulberry Tree (Shehtoot)
A Bold, Fruitful Heritage Tree for Your Garden
The Black Shehtoot (Morus nigra) is one of Pakistan’s most cherished traditional fruit trees. With its deeply colored, tangy-sweet mulberries and graceful canopy, it’s both productive and ornamental. Revered for generations in rural gardens and farmsteads, Black Shehtoot offers seasonal harvests packed with flavor and nutrition.
It’s known for its long lifespan and strong adaptability. Once established, it produces abundantly every year and is highly tolerant to heat, drought, and poor soils. Whether you're planting in a backyard, orchard, or urban courtyard—this tree is a timeless choice.
Low Maintenance & Suitable for All Skill Levels
This tree is beginner-friendly, making it ideal for home growers, schools, and farms alike. It grows vigorously, provides ample shade, and attracts bees and birds. It’s especially well-suited for hotter, drier areas in Pakistan where other fruit trees struggle.
Plant a Black Shehtoot Today – A Time-Tested Tree for Sweet Harvests and Shade in Every Pakistani Garden!
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Black Mulberry Tree Size Guide
- Small - Ideal for long-term growers
- Medium - Good structure and faster growth
- Large - May fruit next season, instant shade impact
15-DAY Alive & Thrive™ GUARANTEE
Every plant is packed with care so it arrives alive and ready to thrive. If your plant arrives damaged or does not settle in within the first 15 days after delivery, contact us and we will provide a one-time replacement (delivery charges not included).
This guarantee does not cover plants that are not suited to your growing area. Not sure if a plant will work for your location? Talk to our plant experts before you order.
Delivery & Shipping
We dispatch from our nursery and deliver to your address across Pakistan.
- Free shipping on orders of PKR 50,000 and above
- For smaller orders, the shipping charge is shown at checkout
- Minimum order value is PKR 30,000
- We share tracking details once your order ships
Export and bulk orders are quoted individually. Use the Export & Bulk Inquiry button on this page.