Question
QUESTION: I have a fruitless mulberry tree and I would like to start another fruitless mulberry from the tree is it possible to start and will it be fruitless??  Thank you.

ANSWER: Hi Ann,
Thanx for your question.  You can take cuttings from this tree but just because this tree does not fruit does not mean that its progeny will not.  There are a number of reasons why a tree does not fruit.  Go ahead and take some cuttings and see what happens.  I hope this helps.
Tom

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QUESTION: How can I get the fruitless type?  How is it done from scratch.  I would like to learn how to do my own.  Thanx

Answer
Hi Ann,
Thanx for the followup.  If you have a tree that is not bearing fruit, chances are, clones (cuttings), will do the trick.  In the late spring and early summer take green branch cuttings about 6-8 inches long and strip all but that last two leaves off of the cutting.  Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and stick the cutting 1 inch deep in wet, warm sand or soil less mix.  Keep the humidity up by placing under plastic and keep moist but not soggy.  Rooting should take place in 8 weeks or so.  I hope this helps.
Tom