Fruitless Weeping Mulberry Near Pool & Driveway: Root Concerns

2nd-summer weeping mulberry (6 ft) 10 ft from above-ground pool. Another planned near driveway.

Pool: No Root Risk

Roots spread 1.5× canopy (~20–25 ft mature), mostly top 24″. Pool liner/structure unaffected.

Can transplant if <3 yrs old. Use root ball formula (9–12″ wide per inch trunk diameter). Fall after leaf drop best.

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