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Mulberry leaves too light?

Laurel Finch

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Do these leaves on my black mulberry look too light in color, or is it normal for young leaves? I grew this little tree from a cutting about 4 years ago, and I'm quite fond of it.

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New leaves are usually lighter in color.

With a close view of a leaf, the forum could tell if something is wrong.

My vote is that your tree is doing just fine.

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Laurel Finch

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Anne Miller wrote:New leaves are usually lighter in color.

With a close view of a leaf, the forum could tell if something is wrong.

My vote is that your tree is doing just fine.

I'll try and get a close up today---thanks! I've been rehabilitating the backyard for 3 years now. It was totally neglected, weedy, and barren. I'm right at the beach, and the "soil" is mostly just dusty sand. So I worry about nutrient deficiency. A few before and afters, which are actually a bit old. I'll take some new ones:

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Laurel Finch

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Anne Miller wrote:New leaves are usually lighter in color.

With a close view of a leaf, the forum could tell if something is wrong.

My vote is that your tree is doing just fine.

Here are some close-ups:

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