Mulberry Dead Scaffold Limb: Proper Pruning Cut

Large mulberry, trunk splits at 5 ft. One scaffold dead (no leaves/berries). Owner afraid to cut wrong.

Cut Dead Limb at Branch Collar

• Prune 1/4" from trunk (leaves collar for healing).
• If wound >6": paint with wound dressing.
• <6": leave natural.

Large Limb Technique (3-Cut Method)

1. Undercut 1 ft out on bottom.
2. Top cut 1 ft out, limb falls.
3. Final cut removes stub at collar.

Prevents bark tearing. Link: NC State pruning guide with diagrams.