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  • Answered by
    Jackie on
    June 16, 2011
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    Did the leaves turn yellow before the fell? If so, your tree may be suffering from iron deficiency. Adding iron to the soil and using a foliar spray may help. Unfortunately, if that's not the case, most mulberry diseases prove fatal.

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    Heather on
    July 14, 2011
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    There are sprays available that can reduce the tree's ability to produce fruit. They are sold as "fruit eliminator sprays". They are available at many nurseries and certainly online.

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    Cathy on
    July 24, 2011
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    You need to prune and shape it to weep. Normally you should do pruning when the tree is dormant. Use sterile, sharp pruners and prune no more than 1/3 at a time.

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    Heather on
    August 5, 2011
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    It may actually be animals. Deer or other antlered animals will use trees to rub their antlers on. This causes scratches and damage to the bark.

    It may also be a canker fungus. There are several that can affect the trees. This guide will help you determine which it might be: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/SUL11.pdf

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    Susan75023 on
    August 9, 2011
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    Nikki on
    September 10, 2011
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    It is hard to say. Normally, no, it will not cause problems. But if the roots are already constricted by something else, like a foundation or if the pipes already have a crack in them, it could cause problems.

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