over the past week we have had 3 "branches" fall. Diameter sizes range from 26"-38". we did have ants in one portion the larger trunk, but wo wind o r storm others have fallen. it is a very moist area that it is in, and it is close to 50 years old. do we need to take it down?
Your mulberry tree must be huge, those are very large diameter limbs. The breakage is likely a result of advanced wood decay, structural defects, and/or overburdened weight distribution There may be risk of further structural failure, property damage or personal injury. I recommend that you have a certified arborist inspect the tree and advise you on the structural integrity, need for pruning, cabling or removal.
You may find an arborist through referal from family, friend or neighbor. If not this website may help:
https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist
why does my black mulberry tree with fruit have knots on it's trunk
These tree trunk infections called "burls" look like bumps or warty growths probably caused as a result of environmental injury. Cambial growth is hyper-stimulated as a way for the tree to isolate and contain the injury. Almost all burl wood is covered by bark, even when underground.
You may want to have the tree inspected by a Arborist.
The tree is green and looks healthy. We just rented this house and landlord says they got many berries from tree, not sure if it's birds or what need help. Also does it help if I keep the height down and if so when should I prune it down?
This is more than likely a combination of issues. A fungal problem will cause berry rot, and loss of fruit. For this I recommend wettable sulfur and dolomitic lime. These two will work together to kill off anything in the soil, as well as provide sulfur for fruiting and dolomitic lime to keep the pH balanced while this is happening.
Next I would recommend fertilizing with a fruit tree fertilizer, or high phosphorus and potassium feed at least once per year.
These will help restore your tree to a properly fruiting state.
Why do mulberries flowers fall and you get no mulberries.
This link will help you access the tree.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/how-to-grow-mulberry-trees.htm
The tree is healthy and has lots of fruit, but they all drop off before they are ripe. Help please, Bernard
This can happen for a few different reasons. Mulberries tend to grow best near bodies of water, and are shade tolerant. The area around the tree should stay somewhat moist for best fruiting. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/mulberry-fruit-drop.htm
I moved into a house in Cape Coral, Fl a few months ago. The mulberry tree in the backyard at first had holes in it from silkworms. However now the entire tree seems to be quickly dying, I pick up baskets of dead dried up leaves every day. There are empty branches that can be seen in the photos and the majority of the leaves still on the tree are discolored. I’ve contacted multiple tree companies and none have come out to look at the tree. I’ve purchased fruit tree food and given it that, and I have sprinklers and there’s still plenty of rain. Does anyone have any ideas of what could be wrong with the tree and/or if there’s anything I can do to save it? Thank you so much for any advice in advance!
I suspect that the tree is being over-watered. If there is "still plenty of rain", then put the irrigation on manual and don't water unless the soil becomes dry. Mulberry trees don't need a lot of water and fertilization.
http://www.gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/mulberry.html
There are a number of fungal and bacterial diseases that are possible, but on site inspection and laboratory identification may be needed for a definitive diagnosis.
https://plantdiseasehandbook.tamu.edu/landscaping/trees/mulberry/
Tree services are probably busy with storm damaged trees and clean up. And not many have strong diagnosis and treatment programs.
Contact Bartlett Tree Service in Naples. They are a national company with a strong Plant Health Care program.
My mulberry tree was a good fruitier. After I gave it a trim, it no longer produces fruit and some of the leaves have changed shape. What is happening, and how can I fix my mulberry tree?
Depending on the severity of the pruning, it may not fruit again for another year or two, possibly out to 4 years, since the fruit will produce only on older growth. Severe pruning should be done gradually, and over time to reduce recovery time.
This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/how-to-prune-a-mulberry-tree.htm