We have 6 male Mulberry trees that have small bumps on some of the branches which are dying. These branches have very small leaves at the end. Our trees just started leafing out last week, mid March here in Kingman, AZ. At first we thought they were tiny bugs, but no, they are little about the size of a ladybug with sap in them (used gloves). They also drip sap everywhere. I have looked at every picture I could find and don't see anything like what we have. One other thing, the largest tree sits close to our septic (previous owner planted trees). My husband had trimmed the trees a few weeks ago, not cleaning the blade as we just found out we were supposed to. What in the world is it? Thank you.
Though the image is blurry, I do think that your tree has Galls on the branches.
Sometimes they can appear to be small insects, such as Scale.
There are about 1500 species of Gall producers that are mostly a type of mites or insects that feed and lay eggs.
They can also occur from a fungus, bacteria or virus.
In most cases they cause no issues with the tree. They can however weaken the tree and cause the decline of the tree.
You can do nothing and watch the tree or treat with chemicals.
An arborist will generally identify the cause of the Galls and apply specific treatment.
Keep the plant litter cleaned up from around the tree.
Want to say thank you for your info on salt in soil and to use clearex. I have a 15 foot tall Texas mulberry tree and it was dying cause there was 2 bags of salt dimpled into my lawn and I read your article on clearex and my tree has ten baby leaves. Thank you so much, pb
Very glad to hear it worked well for you too! Thank you for letting us know of your success! May those 10 new baby leafs lead to many more.
I have a few 2 metre long branches I am going to grow. I want to know do I remove the small branches on it before starting. Please help.
You should take soft wood cuttings in late spring or early summer for best propagation.
Cut healthy stems 4 to 6 inches in length. Make the cuts just above a leaf node.
Remove all leaves from the bottom half of the stem and dip the stem in rooting hormone.
Place in moistened potting mix and cover with a plastic bag. Keep in a cool and bright location.
Keep the moisture moist.
Dig up the cuttings in 3 to 4 weeks and place the new plants in 4 inch pots.
It got hail damage awhile back but the leaves are like they got burned or it's from the heat. I live in Carlsbad, NM. Can you help me?
This could be a Leaf Scorch or Mulberry Tree's are susceptible to fungal leaf spot and bacterial leaf spot. Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/fruitless-mulberry-trees.htm
https://extension.psu.edu/pests/plant-diseases/all-fact-sheets/bacterial-leaf-scorch
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/content/agriculture/horticulture/berries/diseases-pests/mulberries
I have a mature mulberry tree in my backyard. Last year it produced an absurdly abundant crop of berries, but this year it does not seem to be bearing fruit. Do mulberry trees produce fruit in cycles, heavy one year, lean the next?
Lack of fruit could be due to weather, drought, nutrients or even lack of pollination.
Mulberry Tree's can benefit from a fertilizer application each year, but it could also be excess nitrogen if the area around the tree has been heavily fertilizer.
A soil test can help you determine if nitrogen is the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/how-to-grow-mulberry-trees.htm
I had recently planted a black mulberry tree. Recently, its leaves started developing black spots then wilting and dying. Why? What should I do?
I'm a bit unsure of what I'm really seeing in this image.
The leaves on your tree seem green and healthy. It does appear you have many branches that are void of leaves.
The ground and soil below looks very dark and I can even see what appears to be a green line in the soil.
Was the ground this color prior to you planting this tree?
Have you watered and used fertilizer? To much fertilizer can burn a plant or newly planted tree and cause the leaves to die and drop.
Is the soil well draining? Or did water pool and sit around the tree? This could cause root rot and the ground to mold. Damp soil conditions also can invite fungus to your garden and plants.
You may want to use a fungicide on the remaining tree to be on the safe side.
Neem Oil is a good treatment.
Here are a few links for you.
http://quod.lib.umich.edu/d/did/did2222.0002.154/--mulberry-tree?rgn=main;view=fulltext
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/watering-newly-planted-tree.htm
Fruit buds have formed on mulberry tree before blossoms or leaves. No other fruit forms. These pods fall off the tree when touched. What to do?
Mulberries do vary the time of year that they leaf out depending on the variety.
Here is a link with specific growing information.
I would look for any signs of disease or insects and treat if necessary.