How Do You Prune Weeping Mulberry Trees?
The fruitless weeping mulberry, or Morus alba “Chaparral,” is a deciduous tree that is known for its long, leafy branches that hang down to the ground. Weeping mulberries can be grown either naturally or grafted using a branch that has been joined with roots. Overgrowth can create an unattractive tangle of branches that makes the tree top-heavy and increases its susceptibility to rain, ice or wind damage. After your weeping mulberry has grown to maturity, take the following steps to keep it properly pruned. Find out if your weeping mulberry is natural or grafted. This will make a difference in pruning. Grafted weeping mulberries will have a visible graft union. Prune the crown, or head, of your weeping mulberry. Use shears to trim any overgrowth that has begun to touch the ground. Move upward, pruning any branches that aren’t weeping or that are rubbing against other branches. Make room between branches for air circulation; branches near the top should be 2 inches apart. Make sure the
