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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 10, 2019
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    This could mean that it needs a little more humidity. Although this tree is a champion when it comes to surviving most any condition, it will always grow much better with the perfect condition.

    They actually prefer some amount of shade, although they tolerate full sun. They are pretty tolerant of drought, but do like large amounts of water when available. They tend to do best when they have a cool down period for winter as well, though they usually hold their leaves even into the 30's on occasion.

    This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/fruitless-mulberry-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    February 19, 2019
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    This is a common occurrence with mulberries. There will be no need to prune any trunks, unless you just can't get to the tree to harvest anymore. As far as fertilizing goes... The best thing that you can do here is to guess the approximate diameter of all of the trunks if you were to squish them all together. In your case, I would treat it as, roughly, 12 inches or so.

    It will be better to underfertilize then over. Go a little light on it this year, and spread it away from the trunk, since the feeder roots are further from the tree.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 23, 2019
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    The species vary in the time of year they begin to leaf-out. White mulberries generally come out in early spring, almost two months before black mulberries.
    You can contact your County Extension Service and see if they can give you a specific timeline in your specific area.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 27, 2019
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    It will help to see some photos, but this could be many problems. Are the fruit ripe and edible? Did you notice any spotting, beforehand, on the leaves?

    Has it been overly hot on your area, or wet? This could be a fungal or bacterial infection, but it would be hard to tell without seeing the issue at hand.

    In the meantime, this article will help you to care for these trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/how-to-grow-mulberry-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    June 3, 2019
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    Native mulberries are tough plants and usually survive attacks by disease and insects. Check the existing leaves for signs of disease or insects and consult with your local extension agent if you find cause for concern in the healthy foliage.

    You can prune out the dead wood or hire an arborist to do so.

    Does your tree get plenty of sun? Mulberries prefer full sun to light shade.

    Is anyone walking across the shallow roots? Root damage can cause issues above ground. You can mulch under the tree to the dripline to help protect them.

    Is your tree getting adequate water? Once established, mulberries are drought tolerant, but perhaps your area has experienced excessive dryness.

    Mulberries don't normally require fertilizer.

    Here is more information on general care of mulberries that might help:

    http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/mulberry.html

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 26, 2019
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    This is common when there is too much nitrogen in the soil. It can also happen naturally, as they produce way more fruit than they can support. They will drop most of this pretty early on.

    If it continues, and you never get a single fruit, then I would apply fertilizers high in phosphorous and potassium, but very low or no nitrogen. This will help it to retain fruit, and cut out some of the nitrogen. This article will help you with the care of these trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/how-to-grow-mulberry-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    August 10, 2019
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    That appears to be a wild mulberry. You will have to dig around the roots to remove it. Then you will want to treat ONLY that spot with boiling water. This will kill any remaining roots. Just be sure not to get this on any other plants. It will destroy most plants on contact. With careful pouring, this will be easily achieved.

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