I LOVE mulberries ! We had mulberries growing just around the corner from where we lived, but the guy who bought the property cut them down and put a junkyard just behind where they grew . All of that beautiful backyard that could've been used for throwing parties was turned into a huge dumping ground for old broken machines and junk . It used to be so beautiful back there .🥺 But much to my amazement wild blackberries started growing in our backyard, so it's not a total loss :)😋
Shamus, would love to see an update on the pond and what else is happening on the new plot. I think it is important to note that all those amendments are not necessary to have a productive mulberry; some diversified, quality compost and a thick layer of mulch will go a long way. All this just takes it up a notch. Good to see Greenie's Garden in the house.
How often do you give AZomite to your trees? I am growing fruit trees and shrubs in pots. I want to get an idea about your feeding schedule and system. It works perfectly. So I want to learn from the best.
Around me most of the walnut orchards use a high pressure sprinkler for the first few years but when the tree is mature the just flood the orchard about twice a month.
How different would the plant performance be if you just planted with solely the native soil, with appropriate/normal/proper planting profile? That's all I do, and my plants do fine,… main differences are the matter of soil texture. Some varieties, such as some grape cultivars aren't so keen on sandy/sandy-ish soils. Plant higher if the soil is caliche/adobe-ish, plus mulching the surface too improve that situation. Generally: Break up the soil for the hole per standards, appopriate height profile, mulch, water. Bam. As for fertilizing,… sure, potassium source, phosphorous-calcium source,…. and a general micronutrient blend usually makes it all well and productive. Nitrogen being usuing adequately naturally present with adequate organic matter and soil biology.
Most prefer the black mulberry for its flavor. It's a medium sized tree about 20 to 30 ft tall. The white mulberry can grow up to 70 feet and I've heard if you eat the berries to early it can be toxic. The red mulberries are the same way with the toxicity so you have to make sure they are completely right before eating them. I think they grow up to 50 or so.there are plenty of other kinds but I'm not sure what cultivars they are. The ones I've listed are only the basic ones but still tried and true.
They grow wild here in Wenatchee, which is across the mountains from you. We stay around 0 degrees in the winter or warmer, although we've had a couple winters where it got down to 20 below.
I heard in another video never to put compost in potted plants because the sun can heat up the compost and cause it to cook the roots and eventually kill the tree. Compost is great for plants and trees in the ground, but not always so good for potted plants.
I have a 25+ year old mulberry that is huge but doesnt produce berrys anymore we had 3 trees at one time, do we need another type to make it fruit again or is it too late? & would it have to be the same kind of mulberry?
Most mulberries are self-pollinating so if you are not fertilizing your mulberry regularly and you have poor soils in your area or no top layer of mulch to protect the soil, then it could also be that your soil may be depleted of nutrients for the plant to be able produce more fruit. If you are fertilizing a lot then it could also be too much nitrogen in the soil. Just a thought.
You can use drip irrigation for trees. But it has to be on it's own zone. If you just tap off of the sprinklers for the lawn the tree when we get a little water every time you water the lawn and that will not encourage deep root growth I use 2 or 4 gallons per hour emitters and set them to water once a week for 2 to 3 hours this allows the water to penetrate deep within the root Zone. As the tree gets larger I will add more drip emitters with a lower flow rate so that I can still deliver 8 to 10 gallons or more once a week directly to the roots I also use 2 - 4 Deep Drip™ Tree Watering Stakes once the tree is a few years old at least 20 inches deep, as my trees get bigger sometimes I will use up to the 36 inch Deep Drip™ spikes. These are great for Targeting irrigation straight to the roots. As a side benefit you can put you fertilizer directly in the Deep Drip™ spikes then all of the fertilizer goes directly to the roots
My fiancée bought one of your mulberry trees. My question is what kind of Mulberry tree is it? I can't find any other kinds of Mulberry trees on line other than White Mulberry, Red Mulberry, and Black Mulberry.
I was sent a white mulberry tree by mistake. The nursery which was in a different state got my order wrong. I was quite annoyed, however, the mulberries produced were good, although I do prefer black mulberries. This particular nursery I would never have anything to do with them because of their terrible service. Unfortunately I didn’t have sufficient room for it and so removed it after a year or so. It produced fruit the first year after planting it. I live in Perth, Australia so the conditions are perfect for the mulberry tree. They are like fig trees in requiring minimal care to get fruit.
I don't think you do. I'm sure you can if you want but it seems like if you do break up the roots a bitthen it could cause the tree to go into shock for a few days. The tree will recover quickly but I suppose it's not necessary??
I have read that you should always plant mulberry trees at least 20 feet away from any plumbing because it can wreak havoc on your plumbing since the roots are somewhat invasive. As far as the foundation of the house goes, the further the better. Some Roots like olive tree roots grow straight down and they are shorter so you can plant them five feet from your foundation and it wouldn't harm your foundation at all. Most other trees are more damaging though.
I live in the pine barrens which is extremely sandy too, I planted a few Illinois everbearing mulberries last spring, this year they are growing great although not all decided to fruit. 2 out 4 fruited. All I did was put them in a hole and used some pine needles as mulch. They seem to have adapted well to the sand and are growing fast.
I had five beautiful big mulberry trees, they are so hardy but in the last three years, SOMETHING has killed two of them, No one can tell me what is wrong. I have tried to find answers and asked local gardening shops, we do not have any tree doctors here sad to say, I have done whatever I can find to save them. Now this third year, number three is doing what the other two have done. They all slowly yellow, leaves curl and brown then fall off, then a canker sets in. By the end of summer the tree is dead. It has been so devastating to watch as one after the other goes down, while the tree right next to it is still green and beautiful. I have been scouring the internet for Mulberry illnesses or ever pests that may attack them.
My guess would be they died of old age since mulberry trees are generally short lived and rarely have pest problems or illness. Sorry to hear they died.
Hi im from phillipines and i have a mulberry why is it its not fruiting if i want to make it fruit i have to cut it i mean i dont wanna cut it always to make it fruit
Too many products..... All these products being pitched for a "easy tree" that " you can't kill" but add this this and this and this... I know your intention is for optimum food production and growth...but a new gardener would view this and be confused at the message I think.
I agree. "You can't kill it but add all this stuff that's we have just lying around." And, the products aren't even listed in the description so when he says them so fast, I don't know what to look for. :(
I agree. Most people are not avid gardeners or else they wouldn't be looking into this information. Keep it simple.I suppose he's trying to say that you can't kill a mulberry tree but in order to give it a great head start and make it extra healthy, you can give it this, this, and this. I don't know much about mulberry trees so I found this to be a little confusing. I will say though that the most helpful tip on the video was on making the well.
Although it's nice to have a vision of making the sand bloom; I can grow a million mulberry trees in my one yard here in Ohio, and you guys want our water? No. Just stop trying to live places and grow things that don't belong.
I LOVE mulberries ! We had mulberries growing just around the corner from where we lived, but the guy who bought the property cut them down and put a junkyard just behind where they grew . All of that beautiful backyard that could've been used for throwing parties was turned into a huge dumping ground for old broken machines and junk . It used to be so beautiful back there .🥺 But much to my amazement wild blackberries started growing in our backyard, so it's not a total loss :)😋
mulberries are so amazing we had one in a field behind our house when I was growing up...awesome gifts from our creator 😘
Shamus, would love to see an update on the pond and what else is happening on the new plot. I think it is important to note that all those amendments are not necessary to have a productive mulberry; some diversified, quality compost and a thick layer of mulch will go a long way. All this just takes it up a notch. Good to see Greenie's Garden in the house.
Nothing is necessary all the extra little things just give an extra little chance that you're tree will do fricken amazing.
So informative thank you helps so much
Super !! My mulberry tree is in a 24 x 24 inch grow bag in my balcony . Fruiting currently .
No wonder my fruit tree died last summer, I guess because I use drip line and it didn’t get enough water. Very helpful video.
Best video on fruit tree planting I've seen! Thanks
Thank you guys. I just got my Pakistan mulberry and now know how to plant it! 🌈
You should do an update on this tree. I'm amazed at how fast these grow.
How fast do they grow and how tall do they get?
@@carrasco2011scMy mulberries that I grew from cuttings grow at least 4 to 5 ft per year. Crazy
@@azgardener79 Wow that is fast fast. I live in Colorado so growing season is short here, I don't think my tree will grow that much in a year.
@@azgardener79 As long as they don't grow 30+ feet I am okay. 15 ft or so would be ideal.
@@carrasco2011sc Its going to depend on the variety. One of my Pakistan varieties is over 30ft
great job 👍👍👍
love watching the food forest evolve brother, please keep us as updated as you can!
I love your fruit tree videos...you are awesome ☺
Just a note although compost at big box store might not be as good it is not “absolutely worthless” it can be very useful.
How often do you give AZomite to your trees? I am growing fruit trees and shrubs in pots.
I want to get an idea about your feeding schedule and system. It works perfectly. So I want to learn from the best.
Shamus, Way to go with your first in-ground tree and all that's led to it. Brandon, Nice Emerica shirt.
Around me most of the walnut orchards use a high pressure sprinkler for the first few years but when the tree is mature the just flood the orchard about twice a month.
I'd love to see how this one is doing now.
This guy was serious about Mulberries!
me too
I call shenanegans... I water my potted trees with drip lines.
Lol u *pot* head
shamus I love all your videos please do more😉💖
Could we get an update-video ?
good stuff 👍
I'm in zone 10b. Can I grow a Persian white here or does it need colder temperatures? Should I stick with the darker varieties? Great video
Nice! Pine needles will increase the acidity in the soil.
1. Dig hole
2. Place in hole
3. Water
4. If you wanna get fancy, feed it 😂
Lol
In Australia, the birds plant them and the miracles start with no care what so ever
How different would the plant performance be if you just planted with solely the native soil, with appropriate/normal/proper planting profile? That's all I do, and my plants do fine,… main differences are the matter of soil texture. Some varieties, such as some grape cultivars aren't so keen on sandy/sandy-ish soils. Plant higher if the soil is caliche/adobe-ish, plus mulching the surface too improve that situation. Generally: Break up the soil for the hole per standards, appopriate height profile, mulch, water. Bam. As for fertilizing,… sure, potassium source, phosphorous-calcium source,…. and a general micronutrient blend usually makes it all well and productive. Nitrogen being usuing adequately naturally present with adequate organic matter and soil biology.
My black Pakistani gave me lots of fruit this first year. It was fantastic. Might try another variety next. Any suggestions?
I know there is also a White mulberry.
Most prefer the black mulberry for its flavor. It's a medium sized tree about 20 to 30 ft tall. The white mulberry can grow up to 70 feet and I've heard if you eat the berries to early it can be toxic. The red mulberries are the same way with the toxicity so you have to make sure they are completely right before eating them. I think they grow up to 50 or so.there are plenty of other kinds but I'm not sure what cultivars they are. The ones I've listed are only the basic ones but still tried and true.
Do I plant in az tucson sun full sun, part sun or part shade?
Is acidic good for them? Because that’s what pine needles do
To what zone are they cold hardy
How cold weather can this plant bear and survive? i am in Seattle, where winter temperatures does reach 25F, does it survive in these climates?
Uttam Tirunagari website I ordered from said hardy down to NEGATIVE 20 degrees. I think you’re good ;P
@@BangBangBo Thanks for the info
They grow wild here in Wenatchee, which is across the mountains from you. We stay around 0 degrees in the winter or warmer, although we've had a couple winters where it got down to 20 below.
Emerica??? hell yeah that's what I used to skate too!!!
Mine are growing in pots so the 35 foot roots dont cause issues.. Do I overwinter zone 4 or take inside?? To the shed??
This video helped me so much! Just got my baby mulberry in today and and potting it!
I heard in another video never to put compost in potted plants because the sun can heat up the compost and cause it to cook the roots and eventually kill the tree. Compost is great for plants and trees in the ground, but not always so good for potted plants.
"iTs ThAt EaSy?" The extra amendments add up. Luckily mulberry doesn't seem needy. And compost, mulch, worm casting can be free at least.
I have a 25+ year old mulberry that is huge but doesnt produce berrys anymore we had 3 trees at one time, do we need another type to make it fruit again or is it too late? & would it have to be the same kind of mulberry?
Cut it back hard. You'll get way more fruit on new growth.
Most mulberries are self-pollinating so if you are not fertilizing your mulberry regularly and you have poor soils in your area or no top layer of mulch to protect the soil, then it could also be that your soil may be depleted of nutrients for the plant to be able produce more fruit. If you are fertilizing a lot then it could also be too much nitrogen in the soil. Just a thought.
haven't gotten a video like this from you in a while Shamus thanks
You can use drip irrigation for trees. But it has to be on it's own zone. If you just tap off of the sprinklers for the lawn the tree when we get a little water every time you water the lawn and that will not encourage deep root growth
I use 2 or 4 gallons per hour emitters and set them to water once a week for 2 to 3 hours this allows the water to penetrate deep within the root Zone.
As the tree gets larger I will add more drip emitters with a lower flow rate so that I can still deliver 8 to 10 gallons or more once a week directly to the roots I also use 2 - 4 Deep Drip™ Tree Watering Stakes once the tree is a few years old at least 20 inches deep, as my trees get bigger sometimes I will use up to the 36 inch Deep Drip™ spikes. These are great for Targeting irrigation straight to the roots.
As a side benefit you can put you fertilizer directly in the Deep Drip™ spikes then all of the fertilizer goes directly to the roots
Which city is your experience?
If you're delivering evrything straight to the roots then they won't spread out dude.
My fiancée bought one of your mulberry trees. My question is what kind of Mulberry tree is it? I can't find any other kinds of Mulberry trees on line other than White Mulberry, Red Mulberry, and Black Mulberry.
Great video Shamus, I actually learned something today ....yay!
Interesting thanks
I just came over from Vegan athlete. How do I get a couple of the large avocado seeds? Also with your video, I am looking for Mulberry plants to grow.
Jo Lind Eat avacados...lol
If you eat an avocado, you will find the pit (seed) in the middle
The guy in the red shirt is a bad ass
I was sent a white mulberry tree by mistake. The nursery which was in a different state got my order wrong. I was quite annoyed, however, the mulberries produced were good, although I do prefer black mulberries. This particular nursery I would never have anything to do with them because of their terrible service. Unfortunately I didn’t have sufficient room for it and so removed it after a year or so. It produced fruit the first year after planting it. I live in Perth, Australia so the conditions are perfect for the mulberry tree. They are like fig trees in requiring minimal care to get fruit.
do you have to lose the roots before planting?
I don't think you do. I'm sure you can if you want but it seems like if you do break up the roots a bitthen it could cause the tree to go into shock for a few days. The tree will recover quickly but I suppose it's not necessary??
Can NPK fertilizer be used for this tree? OR NO?
Sorry but i use drip lines at the base of trees, bushes and vines and they all grow well
How close can you safely plant a Pakistani mulberry (bush form) to the house? I plan to keep it pruned, but would love your opinion.
I have read that you should always plant mulberry trees at least 20 feet away from any plumbing because it can wreak havoc on your plumbing since the roots are somewhat invasive. As far as the foundation of the house goes, the further the better. Some Roots like olive tree roots grow straight down and they are shorter so you can plant them five feet from your foundation and it wouldn't harm your foundation at all. Most other trees are more damaging though.
I live in Florida where I don't have native soil because its all beach sand, what can I use to substitute for the native soil?
Beach sand
I live in the pine barrens which is extremely sandy too, I planted a few Illinois everbearing mulberries last spring, this year they are growing great although not all decided to fruit. 2 out 4 fruited. All I did was put them in a hole and used some pine needles as mulch. They seem to have adapted well to the sand and are growing fast.
Brandon is adorable !
I had five beautiful big mulberry trees, they are so hardy but in the last three years, SOMETHING has killed two of them, No one can tell me what is wrong. I have tried to find answers and asked local gardening shops, we do not have any tree doctors here sad to say, I have done whatever I can find to save them. Now this third year, number three is doing what the other two have done. They all slowly yellow, leaves curl and brown then fall off, then a canker sets in. By the end of summer the tree is dead. It has been so devastating to watch as one after the other goes down, while the tree right next to it is still green and beautiful. I have been scouring the internet for Mulberry illnesses or ever pests that may attack them.
My guess would be they died of old age since mulberry trees are generally short lived and rarely have pest problems or illness. Sorry to hear they died.
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what is with all the emulsion potions man? just give it manure and kelp and shes good to go
Wuhan not even close
Hi im from phillipines and i have a mulberry why is it its not fruiting if i want to make it fruit i have to cut it i mean i dont wanna cut it always to make it fruit
I missed so much due to the highway noise
Too many products..... All these products being pitched for a "easy tree" that " you can't kill" but add this this and this and this... I know your intention is for optimum food production and growth...but a new gardener would view this and be confused at the message I think.
I agree. "You can't kill it but add all this stuff that's we have just lying around." And, the products aren't even listed in the description so when he says them so fast, I don't know what to look for. :(
I agree. Most people are not avid gardeners or else they wouldn't be looking into this information. Keep it simple.I suppose he's trying to say that you can't kill a mulberry tree but in order to give it a great head start and make it extra healthy, you can give it this, this, and this. I don't know much about mulberry trees so I found this to be a little confusing. I will say though that the most helpful tip on the video was on making the well.
Tree was planted too deep
Seriously? Mulberry is a weed tree, they grow wild everywhere because birds eat the berries and spread the seeds.
Well my neighbors are really going to hate me. I just planted one out back. 😂
Although it's nice to have a vision of making the sand bloom; I can grow a million mulberry trees in my one yard here in Ohio, and you guys want our water? No. Just stop trying to live places and grow things that don't belong.
No
Shamus is so annoying
How so?
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