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- Q.Why Is My Mulberry Tree Not Fruiting? - I have a mulberry tree about three years old and has lovely pale green leaves and what looks like the ...
- Q.Can We Prune A Mulberry Tree? - We live in Toodyay W.A. A client of ours has a Mulberry tree, size about 4 mtrs by 4 mtrs. ...
- Q.Hi! I Live In South Africa And Discovered What I’m Fairly Certain Is A Red Mulberry Growing In My Garden. - Is that possible? I’ve read that it usually grows in North America. The leaves have all the characteristics of that ...
- Q.Why Are Mulberry Fruits Falling From My Tree In Unripe Stage - My mulberry tree has new leaves and fruits but the fruits have started dropping down while still unripe
- Q.My Mulberry Tree Is 10 Years Old Never Had Any Mulberries Now Have A Few On One Limb - The tree has flowers every year but no berries
- Q.What Caused A Mulberry Tree To Half Die? - I live in Tucson, AZ and have five well-established mulberry trees that were on the property when I bought it. ...
- Q.Leaving Christmas Lights On A Mulberry Tree All Year Round. - If we leave the Christmas lights on the mulberry tree all year round, will it harm the tree and/or prevent ...
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Kathrynjeanclaridge on
August 23, 2019Q.Why is my mulberry tree not fruiting?
I have a mulberry tree about three years old and has lovely pale green leaves and what looks like the beginnings of fruit (tiny little cones) but then the fruit comes to nothing and dies off is it because it’s too young or does it need a partner tree
Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 26, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Most cultivars are self fertile. Some are not, and will be labeled as such.
Depending on the age of the tree, and whether it was grown from seed or cutting. This can take a few months, or up to 6 years or so to fruit.
To know if what you are seeing is a flower, it should resemble a small soft sea urchin. A green "ball" with white hairs protruding from all sides.
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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- Asked by
peter.allum on
October 29, 2019
6566Q.can we prune a mulberry tree?
We live in Toodyay W.A. A client of ours has a Mulberry tree, size about 4 mtrs by 4 mtrs. It has gotten too big for her garden and she wants it cut down to half. Can we do it ? We know it is best done in winter. Regards
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 29, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Sure! They tolerate heavy pruning while in dormancy. It sounds like you have an idea of what you are doing already. This article will offer more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/how-to-prune-a-mulberry-tree.htm
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Anonymous on
April 8, 2020Q.Hi! I live in South Africa and discovered what I’m fairly certain is a red Mulberry growing in my garden.
Is that possible? I’ve read that it usually grows in North America. The leaves have all the characteristics of that of the Red Mulberry. Is it possible to move the tree? It is still small, about 1.85 metres high. And how do I go about it? Thank you in advance.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 8, 2020
Certified ExpertA.They are native to North America but South Africa does have "alien invaders." These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/transplanting-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/how-to-grow-mulberry-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
April 13, 2020Q.Why are mulberry fruits falling from my tree in unripe stage
My mulberry tree has new leaves and fruits but the fruits have started dropping down while still unripe
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 16, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This article addresses the exact issue:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/mulberry-fruit-drop.htm
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barbara street on
April 21, 2020
zone 8Q.My Mulberry Tree Is 10 Years Old Never Had Any Mulberries Now Have A Few On One Limb
The tree has flowers every year but no berries
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 22, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You may have a flowering mulberry grafted onto a fruiting root stock.
You can cut that branch off if you do not want the fruit.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/fruitless-mulberry-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
April 21, 2020Q.What caused a Mulberry tree to half die?
I live in Tucson, AZ and have five well-established mulberry trees that were on the property when I bought it. They all appear to be literally half dead. One half is dead, no bark no leaves...the other half thriving. What caused this?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 23, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Are there holes in the trunk? If so, borers may have infested the tree. It also could be a soil borne disease that is affecting part of the root system. Contact an arborist or your local cooperative extension service for a more definitive diagnosis.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-borer-insects.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/how-to-grow-mulberry-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
April 29, 2020Q.Leaving Christmas lights on a mulberry tree all year round.
If we leave the Christmas lights on the mulberry tree all year round, will it harm the tree and/or prevent it from blooming in the spring?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 1, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I can't think of any reason it would harm the tree or prevent spring buds.
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