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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 23, 2016
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    One of the main declines in health of a Mulberry Tree is lack of water.
    They are considered to be heavy water drinkers and drought can cause stress on a tree.
    Mulberry decline can be seen as wilting, yellowing leaves, loss of vigor and that can cause limb damage and the eventual death of the tree.

    Lack of a fertilizer schedule can also add to a trees decline. Once a tree has entered a decline, it's can be difficult for the tree to recover.

    Your tree has developed a large gall and it can be caused by fungi, bacteria, insects or injury to the tree.

    Your tree appears in very close proximity to structures and I would suggest you have this tree examined by a qualified Arborist to determine it's safety and if your tree is able to be saved.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-fix-crown-gall.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/fruitless-mulberry-trees.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/how-to-prune-a-mulberry-tree.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 3, 2016
    A.

    You will want to make sure the tree is planted at least 6 feet from sidewalks and driveways.
    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/fruitless-mulberry-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    January 19, 2017
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    As this article explains, trees like yours that have been pollarded (forming the round knobs at the end of limbs) do need to be pruned every other year at least:

    http://aces.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/2001/012701.html

    A tree that was previously pollarded and then not pruned for years could become overgrown and need more expensive maintenance later:

    https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=156

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 19, 2017
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    A Fruitless Mulberry Tree should be planted in a full sun location.
    Pruning back the tree can help promote new growth, do this in the early spring.
    They do need regular watering until they are well established.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/fruitless-mulberry-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 4, 2017
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    The small, light-green flowers will appear in early spring.

    The leaves will began to fill in after the Catkins began to mature.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 28, 2017
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    Your growing zone is 9a.

    The recommend growing zone for a Fruitless Mulberry is zones 3-9.

    You fall into the range of this tree, but with the issues you have had, it would seem it's marginal to your garden.

    Refresh yourself on the care requirements with the link below.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/fruitless-mulberry-trees.htm

    I would also recommend you contact your local County Extension Office to enquire on the success of a Fruitless Mulberry Tree growth in your area.

    Here is a link to help you locate the nearest office.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 27, 2017
    Certified Expert
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    Yes! These leaves are a very good compost material that is high in nutrients, and are non-toxic. This will be perfectly safe.

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