a resilient, deciduous fruit-bearing tree from the mulberry family (Moraceae), prized for its sweet, nutrient-rich fleshy fruits.
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Variety Name:
Diana, Tarki-Brown, PuneVarity
Plant Profile & Characteristics
Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree that sheds leaves in winter and flushes with new growth in spring.
Height: Grows up to 8 to 15 feet tall in open ground, but stays smaller and compact when grown in containers.
Leaves: Broad, deeply lobed, lush green leaves that add ornamental value to gardens.
Fruit: Pear-shaped or round false fruits (syconium) ranging from green to purplish-brown when ripe, packed with tiny edible seeds and natural sugars.
Growing & Care Requirements
Sunlight: Needs full sun exposure—at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal fruiting.
Watering: Requires moderate watering. Allow the topsoil to dry out completely between waterings; overwatering leads to root rot. Highly drought-tolerant once established.
Soil: Prefers loose, fertile, well-draining loamy or sandy loam soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH, enriched with organic compost or vermicompost.
Temperature: Thrives in warm climates, handling temperatures ideally between 15°C and 35°C, and adapts well to regional Indian summer heat.
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early dormant season to clear out dead wood, shape the canopy, and promote fresh fruiting branches.
Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced organic fertilizer or compost every 6 to 8 weeks during the active growing season (spring and summer).