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Pruning Mulberry Trees in California: Timing and Technique

In Madera, CA, prune mulberry trees when dormant—late fall or early spring before growth starts. March may be late if buds are swelling. Never prune mid-season. Remove dead wood anytime. For large limbs: undercut 1 ft out, top cut further out, then remove stub at collar. Don't remove >1/3 of branches per season. Prune selectively annually. First year: cut stems near ground; subsequent years: hard prune all stems.

Pruning Guidelines

  • Dormant season only.
  • Three-cut method for large limbs.
  • Max 1/3 canopy removal per year.

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