mulberry bush

Question

Location: Tucson, AZ. I planted a mulberry bush about 4 years ago. The tree itself is thriving. But each late winter/spring (for 2 years now), I get berries even before the leaves show up. Then the leaves come out in full force and the berries drop off, all dried up and shriveled. Should I be covering the tree with shadecloth or something in the late winter, when temps get into the 80’s in Feb and March, to slow down the early berry production?

Answer 1

This article will help you with fruit drop.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/mulberry-fruit-drop.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/how-to-grow-mulberry-trees.htm