When the seedlings are large enough to handle, For More Information Contact: they can be transferred to big pots in the winter. RED MULBERRY Then, after the last frost in the spring, they can be planted. Morus rubra L. When choosing a site to plant Red Mulberry, take Nicholls State University into consideration the messy fruits. It often causes Camls State University Campus staining of sidewalks and driveways. Also, it needs P.O. Box 2663 For Coastal Wetlands to be planted in a large space, because of its Thibodaux, LA 70310 spreading crown. Phone: 1-800-259-0869
Pests and Diseases Red Mulberry is generally free of pests and diseases. Sometimes witches broom will occur. Golden Meadows Plant Materials Center
This is caused by a mite and powdery mildew. It USDA-NRCS 438 Airport Road does not kill the tree; it just makes the tree Galliano, LA 70354 unattractive. The main symptom is clusters of Phone: (985) 475-5280 abnormally short twigs, which are scattered Fax: (985) 475-6545 throughout the tree crown. Pruning out the clusters will help with its appearance. In the For more information about other plants, please contact your Gulf South tent caterpillars will infest Red local NRCS field office or Conservation District, and visit the Mulberry. PLANTS
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