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PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 4:51 pm 
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Hi there we have a mulberry tree that was planted in our front yard in 1978. This is my first fall with this tree and I am somewhat concerned about the way the leaves have been coming down. About a month or so ago I noticed several of the leaves having little black spots all over them and turning yellow and dropping. I just chalked it up to autumn but then I got to thinking - my neighbors photina plants all had black spot bad and I convinced him to treat them and at the same time I noticed that my roses had black spot so I treated those too (chemically cuz I hadn't found organics yet.) Anyways, the leaves are falling from the tree from the tips of the branches and gradually working their way towards the trunk. Is that normal? Also, should I assume that the tree has a fungal problem with all the black spots. I am so frightened about this cuz if this is a fungal problem then our whole neighborhood has it - my dad's house is down the street and he has the same yucky things on his trees and they are different from mine.

Dunno, if that made any sense or not but thanks for any help.
Christina


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PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 8:01 pm 
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What you are experiencing is normal for a fruitless mulberry tree, disease and early leaf drop. This is a "do not plant" candidate because of all its deficiencies. If you haven't seen it yet be prepared to see the grass under the tree disappear and the roots start to appear.
Keeping the tree healthy using organic methods is the best thing you can do.
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Yup. It's on my 'Good for firewood and maybey shredded wood mulch' list. I had one in the back yard when I moved here. Couldn't cut it down fast enough.

I'd hack it down and plant a nice Caddo Maple, Burr Oak, Texas Ash, etc in its place.

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2003 12:36 pm 
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Oh gosh, I hate to hear this is such a bad tree. My grandfather planted this tree when I was a little girl and I would very much so love to keep this tree. The grass has always been hard to grow in this area but I had it undercut this summer and for the first time in thirty years we have some bermuda growing under it. The roots are indeed coming up in one spot. Is there anywhere I can find additional information about this problem and how to possibly help the tree survive?

:( Christina


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PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 10:50 am 
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Do the sick tree treatment on it TODAY. You might be able to save it, and in fact you probably will. Since it has sentimental value, I say go for it bigtime. I have a couple of ill adapted plants that I have to nurse along but they were given to me by people I love who are no longer here on the earth. The compost and cornmeal will be the most helpful. I hope your grandpa's tree survives and stays there to remind you of him.
Blessings.
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Since this tree is so important to you I would suggest you never "undercut" it just to get the grass to grow. Why would you cut the branches off a tree that your grandfather planted just to get more of the most invasive weed (bermuda) we have? "Pruning" this tree is one of the most harmful things you can do.
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 Post subject: Pruning and Undercutting
PostPosted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 7:13 am 
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Oh gosh Tony, I am so sorry to hear that pruning was so damaging to the tree. We truly didn't have a choice tho as the branches were down in the street, sidewalk and hitting the roof and windows of the house. We will start the sick tree treatment today and say lots of prayers and hope that this tree will survive. Thanks to all of ya'll for helping me with this! I truly appreciate you all!

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Christina


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