Fruitless Mulberry Planted in Summer Heat: Water, Don't Fertilize

Leaf Curl After Summer Planting = Heat Stress

Planting in 90–95°F weather guarantees transplant shock. Leaf curl is the tree reducing water loss. You planted correctly—hole, mulch, compost—but timing is the issue.

Recovery Protocol

• Water: 1 in. every 3 days (pan method).
• Check depth: Root flare at soil line. Adjust if buried.
• Mulch: 3 in., not touching trunk.
• No fertilizer: Wait until fall dormancy.

Tree may drop leaves but can survive if roots stay moist. Fall planting is ideal for deciduous trees.