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Troubleshooting Slow Growth in Fruitless Mulberry Trees

Why Your Fruitless Mulberry Stalled

In St. George, UT, fruitless mulberries need deep weekly watering (soaker hose for 2 hours). Sandy soil dries fast. Check for herbicide drift (e.g., Roundup) which can stunt growth. Cold winters deepen dormancy, delaying spring leaf-out.

Amend soil with organic matter, use fertilizer spikes, and consult Utah State University Extension (Washington County: 435-634-5706, extension.usu.edu/washington).

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