Mulberry...Will it Bonsai?

[milehigh_7]

That was also supposed to say I have a volunteer mulberry that has come up. I'm really happy. I love them and I just sold the 2 that hitched a ride from Benny Kim's place in some other trees that I bought. Yes, peroxide will keep whatever at bay. You might need to give it a few sprays with the real stuff but then you will be good to go.

 

[Hartinez]

Heres a mulberry I dug in late summer 2016. Recovered last year and put off growth in great spots. Still need a few branches in some key spots. Original planting angle had both trunks more upright but there was a great big void/indentation under the left side of the tree where the base/nebari should flair. At this springs repot, i chose to turn the tree about 20 degrees to the left and exposed some cambium under the left trunk and applied some rooting hormone, hoping to encourage some root growth. The right side of the nebari ( which is below soil level) has great lateral roots. I like where this tree is headed and want to make sure I'm taking steps to improve the look and maintain health. Next repot I will shift the whole tree to the right side of the pot for a better balanced composition. To improve ramification what does anyone/everyone think is the best plan of action for a mulberry?