Question From:
Sara in Tumut, Tumut NSW
Nature of problem:
Plant is dead on top, but new growth is starting from the bottom of the plant, can I cut of stem above new growth and how far above.
Type of Plant (if known):
Mulberry tree
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
dying from top down
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
loam
How often do you water the plant:
once or twice a week depending on rainfall
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
all day
What type of plant is it:
Mulberry
How long since you planted it:
was here when bought house, three years ago
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Seasol
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
none
Upload photo if available:
DSCF0755.JPG
Other Comments:
Please advise if I can cut tree above new growth and how far above, thanks.
Answer: Hi Sara, This could be a WEEPING mulbery but the top is dead. Or it is an ordinary mulberry where the top has been removed. Either way, it needs to be replaced as it is very ill and can only grow into a very ugly tree now. Sorry, Don