Waterwise Plant Details
Shatoot Mulberry
![morus shatoot mulberry](https://pw-cdn.watercorporation.com.au/-/media/Images/Residential/Save-water/Waterwise-plant-search/Plants/morus_shatoot_mulberry01.jpg?la=en&rev=86d43561824d4907947883b06cfc1143&ap=Bottom&h=500&ch=500&w=855&la=en&hash=C27DAB1DEA5894B05B437D8634D5D4C4)
- Family: MORACEAE
- Genus: Morus
- Species: macroura
Fast-growing, deciduous tree to 12 metres high. Glossy, bright green leaves turn yellow before dropping in winter. Fruits can be cream-yellow or dark red and are 3 times longer than regular mulberries. These are extremely sweet. Can be dried for storage.
Pronunciation: Moor-us
Warning: Fruits can stain paving.