I have a young tree in my backyard - approx. 5 yrs. old. that i am having trouble identifying. Please help. There are two different leaf patterns. smooth/pinkish bark. I'm concerned this is a weed - and worried that I let it establish itself ...
Thank you so much!!!! The quest is over! -now / I wonder if I should keep it. I actually seem to have 3 such trees (saplings) in my yard.....not a huge space - and don't think they all need to remain... (Not a terribly attractive species)...
Well...mulberries tend to be unruly and messy...but the fruit is edible by humans and other animals. Perhaps you could remove the lesser saplings and leave one---see how it goes? (Grows?) One factor in this decision would be location: suggest sparing the tree that does NOT overhang your parking spot! Some folks regard mulberries as To Be Got Rid Of. I say---if you like the tree, and can realistically coexist with its enthusiastic habit---keep it! You might be interested in this: http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-health-benefits-of-mulberries/
