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Posted by
bluelake 8 (
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Wed, Jun 27, 12 at 17:19
| Can anyone identify this tree by this poor photo? The tree is in Austin, Texas. It's very close to the house so this fall I will need to move it if it is a desireable tree. Thanks in advance. |
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RE: Tree identification
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| Looks like a species of Mulberry Morus sp. to me, but knowledge of trees will be of limited use for south Texas. Other may have a different opinion. Arktrees |
RE: Tree identification
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| That's what I'd say too.....mulberry. One of the few tree species bearing differently-shaped leaves on the same tree. +oM |
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| Thanks you two! It sure does look like pictures I just looked at. Do you think I should transplant it in the fall? Is it too big to transplant? Not sure what it's root structure is, but where it's located, it can't stay. It's right next to the house and under the eave. Thanks for your responses. |
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| The birds pooped those out. Dig them out and get the roots. They are a junk tree. Buy a quality tree like a Lacey Oak. In the long run you'll be much better off. |
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| I agree with those who counsel to get this tree gone. It is a very poor tree growing area if you cultivate Mulberry to have a tree. I am assuming the East Texas Thicket would yield better species for growing? Maybe something special that is not grown everywhere else. |
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| After reading about this particular tree, I agree with you about removing the tree. I think I may end up with a Bradley Pear. However, with the ongoing drought in Austin, I doubt I will plant anything. Thanks for all your help. Jennifer |
RE: Tree identification
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Bradley? Do you mean 'Bradford'pear?
If so, I'd opt for keeping the mulberry, even if it's the non-native M.alba. |
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| Why remove one trash tree and replace it with another??? They're pretty, but very common and overused; and the branches break off with no notice, and they can get diseases pretty easily. I second the lacy oak. I'd love to be able to grow one where I am. Think about it. There are so many native trees in the Austin area that are wonderful, go to a native plant nursery and study them a while before getting a Bradford pear. |
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| Yes OP, think on this a bit more. Bradford pears are not only weak-wooded, they are increasingly an invasive species in some regions. The mulberry is not worth the trouble of digging and moving. You could cut it down low and treat the cut surfaces (immediately after the cuts are made) with an herbicide like glyphosate or garlon. Doing so in the fall will more assuredly kill it. +oM |
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