Someone gifted me this two weeks ago, and I never expected it to be a Mulberry plant, which I had been searching for a long time. I remember seeing one in a villa before, but when I returned, they had already cut the tree down. I would have loved to take a small branch and attempt to grow it.
Now that I have this tree, I plan to try air layering (marcotting) to propagate it and create more raspberry plants. I might begin this process in October or in the middle of this month while there is still some humidity in the air.
I'm not entirely certain about the exact approach I'll take, but I am determined to ensure that my Mulberry tree doesn't wither and die.
I just relocated it here three days ago, so I can't begin air layering (marcoting) just yet, as it might not survive the process. I'll wait for ten more days before I start marcoting it.
You know, when I tried to search for it on Google to confirm if it's really a Mulberry, something else came up. So, I searched multiple times, maybe five or more, to be absolutely certain about the tree's identity, and it was indeed a Mulberry. Following that, I conducted research on how to take care of it and what type of soil it requires.
I need to select a sunny location with well-draining soil for planting my mulberry tree. While the tree can tolerate various soil types, it prefers soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. Therefore, I used dried leaves that were slightly acidic, such as tamarind leaves, for the planting.
They recommend pruning my mulberry tree during the dormant season, which is winter, to eliminate dead or diseased branches and shape the tree. Regular pruning can also assist in preserving an open canopy, which allows for improved air circulation and sunlight penetration.