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Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Posts: 2 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:12 am Post subject: Mulberry in Phoenix |
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I keep hearing that the Mulberry pollen is high in Phoenix. Has anyone seen a Mulberry tree? I haven't. _________________ Exploring Desert Life |
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phoenixtropicals Site Admin
Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 1207 Location: Mesa Arizona
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Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:21 am Post subject: |
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Oh yes, there are lots of them. |
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Transplant
Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Posts: 2 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:28 am Post subject: Mulberry in Phoenix |
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I don't see them in local landscaping lit. at DBG or in the homes I visit. Where are they. Trees or shrubs? Var.? _________________ Exploring Desert Life |
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phoenixtropicals Site Admin
Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 1207 Location: Mesa Arizona
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Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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They are trees. I think all of the varieties will grow here. If you care about the fruit, then you'll want to get a select variety. Baker's Nursery in Phoenix sells a Pakistani variety. http://bakernurseryaz.com/ I really like mulberry's. I 'd plant one but they get large and I don't have room. My favorite varieties are the white ones. They taste like white nectarines.
You could also mail order a tree from these guys. I see a white one on their list. http://www.raintreenursery.com/catalog/producttype.cfm?producttype=MULB
Hmmm. It kind of looks like the weeping mulberry might be a smaller variety. They have one of those at ASU right next to the stairs to the "normal school". The old building near the bridge on university. |
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Kyle_Davis
Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 45
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 12:02 am Post subject: |
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I have a Pakistani variety and it grows like a weed. It gets full sun and seems to love it. I got it as a cutting from a local rare fruit grower. Some people prefer the Oscar variety, but I really like the flavor of the Pakistani variety. |
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phoenixtropicals Site Admin
Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 1207 Location: Mesa Arizona
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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I did end up buying the weeping variety from Raintree and I've had it for 2 or 3 years now. It tastes good and does not get big near as fast. The fruit isn't as good as the Pakistan or white varieties but still good. You have to pick it when it is practically falling off for it to be sweet. The good thing about the weeping is that the drooping branches protect the fruit from the birds. |
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Kyle_Davis
Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 45
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Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 12:48 am Post subject: |
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This picture was taken yesterday (yes my greenhouse is busted up and my yard is a mess).
The mulberry is on the left, and to the right is a calimansi tree (kind of a small lime). And in the foreground is a malunggay (or horse radish) tree.
The mulberry tree is about 4 years old I think now. And trimmed it to around 8' for the first two years. As of last year I just left it to grow.
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clarita_l
Joined: 29 Jul 2014 Posts: 1 Location: Tempe
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 3:56 pm Post subject: Mulberry Trees |
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HI
I'm desperately searching for mulberry Trees in Phoenix area. I'm an MFA art student at ASU from the UK and I'm about to start growing silkworms. I was hoping that anyone in the area with a mulberry tree would be able to donate leaves to feed the silkworms as this is the best food for them.
I live in Tempe but am willing to travel, the leaves can be stored in a refrigerator for 5 days. It wouldn't be a huge amount and not damage the tree in any way.
Let me know if you would be willing. I'd be able to give you a couple of silk worm cocoons for your help if I pull it off! |
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phoenixtropicals Site Admin
Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 1207 Location: Mesa Arizona
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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My tree is fairly small and silk worms eat a lot I understand. You should be able to find some big trees on the streets in Tempe. Do you know what they look like? I can spot a Mulberry from far away. They are all over town. |
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Kyle_Davis
Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 45
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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As was mentioned, there are mulberry tree's all over town. But if you cant' find any.. I'd be happy to give you some. Not a big deal, my tree is covered with them. |
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