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Weeping Mulberry Pruning: Trim Ground-Draggers Now, Rest in Winter

For now, only remove branches touching the ground. Upright shoots will naturally weep as they lengthen. Full structural pruning belongs in late winter, just before spring growth.

Winter Pruning Plan

Remove dead wood.
Thin congested centers.
Shorten long whips if needed.

The tree's weeping habit develops with age—don't fight the upright youth.

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