On my mulberry dwarf tree, there is one branch is outstanding other branches in height and width. I am not sure if it is a sucker or the main trunk. Please advise.
I don't think it is a sucker but I don't see the graft. You should be able to tell when it leafs out. If it has leaves different from the other stems, it is probably a root stalk. But be careful though, because mulberries can have different shaped leaves on one tree. The article below shows the varying leaf shapes.
do this? how big does it need to be to plant outside?
It is big enough to plant outside now as soon as the threat of frost has passed.
How long will a mulberry tree keep dropping fruit every season?
Generally, this period will last from 2 to 3 months each year in summer.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry
Want to use red mulberry tree leaves for tea
At any time. Young leaves are better, but you can pick them when you need them.
Here is a collection of articles that will offer more information on the tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry
m before ripening. The tree that drops the fruit is in the middle of her yard. The ones that bear are in the edge of the woods beside her drive.
This article will help figure out why the fruit drops. I suspect inadequate pollination, since it is further away from the other trees that bear fruit. Some types of mulberry trees need a male pollinator tree and that may be the case here. The pollinator tree may be in a neighbor's yard. Another possibility is because the tree is in the middle of the yard it is in a windy site, which will knock fruit off the tree.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/mulberry-fruit-drop.htm
va If the leaves are available in some stores, which of the forms of Mulberry are the best, medicinally?
We answer garden-related questions, but not personal health concerns. Plus, we don't make product recommendations. Here is information about the types of mulberry trees that may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/how-to-grow-mulberry-trees.htm
Was unaware of this disease. It's been happening over 2-3 years now. Pruning and sealing the pruned areas didn't seem to stem the spread. This year it looks really bad but the tree is giving an abundant crop of m mulberries. I am including photos from today. This would be heartbreaking to have to cut down but I need to know what to plan for. I'll appreciate any judgement call on its condition based on the photos. The rot starts from the base. Wish I had known about this sooner. I just thought it was stress because of the weird whipsaw winters and hot cold swings up here (NY Berkshires).
Once it spreads to the largest branches or trunk, it will likely kill the tree. You may want to have the diagnosis confirmed by a tree specialist before removing it. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-disease-identification-sooty-canker-fungus.htm