Q&A – How can we I.D. male and female mulberry trees when they
are young?
Question:
How can we I.D. male and female mulberry trees when they are young?
Answer:
It is impossible to identify whether the tree is male or female before it starts to flower. You would need a DNA test, which is not commonly available. Once the tree starts to flower you can look at the catkins and tell if it is a male or female. Some mulberry tree varieties have perfect flowers and will be self-fruitful. One idea is to plant many trees and once they flower and you can tell male and female, thin them to the one you want.
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How can we I.D. male and female mulberry trees when they are young?
Answer:
It is impossible to identify whether the tree is male or female before it starts to flower. You would need a DNA test, which is not commonly available. Once the tree starts to flower you can look at the catkins and tell if it is a male or female. Some mulberry tree varieties have perfect flowers and will be self-fruitful. One idea is to plant many trees and once they flower and you can tell male and female, thin them to the one you want.
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