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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 29, 2016
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    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.

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  • Answered by
    roseman on
    May 8, 2016
    A.

    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.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 28, 2016
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    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.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 29, 2016
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    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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 1, 2016
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    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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 19, 2016
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    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.

    https://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/mulberry.html

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