Daughter-in-law bought one with a 3' ball + or -. Son has to dig the hole, how much bigger than the root ball should it be? Is there any particular fertilizer that should be used at that time?
Audrey
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17 years ago
Mulberry Tree
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17 years ago
Twice the size. In many parts of the US this is a bad time to plant a tree. Wait until winter and wet ground to use any fertilizer. There is a product called "Upstart" that can be used at transplant time to reduce shock (it smells like liquid vitamins).
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More specifically, twice (or three times) as wide, but no deeper. The trunk flares at the base of the tree should be exposed to open air. Planting a little shallow is better than a little deep.
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luck, Keith Babberney ISA Certified Arborist #TX_0236AT
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17 years ago
Only a problem if the tree is female. Male mulberry trees don't get fruit.
I have about 300 of them on my property.