tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32768818.post9089196122427090314..comments2024-03-24T18:18:35.272-05:00Comments on BALLSEYE'S BOOMERS: Mulberry-licious...Glenn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16677859688487279914noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32768818.post-76538154802781729202008-07-07T00:07:00.000-05:002008-07-07T00:07:00.000-05:00yes, bearing or non-bearing refers to the fruit. ...yes, bearing or non-bearing refers to the fruit. Non-bearing trees still produce lots of the little green "wooly-worms" at the beginning of the growing season, and they're what most people react to allergy-wise. But, they don't produce any berries.<BR/><BR/>Needless to say, the non-bearing are usually preferred as shade since anything under a bearing mulberry during berry time usually winds up stained purple...quidnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724446742131051180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32768818.post-68378245329447062162008-07-05T12:53:00.000-05:002008-07-05T12:53:00.000-05:00Isn't that just like the politicians of today - to...Isn't that just like the politicians of today - to try to legislate what you can and cannot grow on your property. Simply amazing. <BR/><BR/>As for bearing or non-bearing - do you mean the berries? This ones lots of em. Otherwise I don't know what you mean.<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/>GBGlenn Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16677859688487279914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32768818.post-74374284817694847632008-07-05T10:43:00.000-05:002008-07-05T10:43:00.000-05:00Bearing or non-bearing mulberry?Heh.Where I live, ...Bearing or non-bearing mulberry?<BR/><BR/>Heh.<BR/><BR/>Where I live, mulberries are considered "pest" trees. In the past they were planted in profusion because they're hardy, drought resistant once established, and offer quick-growing shade for the desert southwest. However, they're also a major allergen-producer in this area, which prides itself on being a haven for folks with allergies and asthma.<BR/><BR/>Hence, some years ago, a number of places passed ordinances which forbid the planting of any new mulberry trees. Existing ones were grandfathered, but if they died or were uprooted for any reason, they could not be replaced with another mulberry.<BR/><BR/>So, we're the better (?) for allergens, but poorer in shade. I have some small amount of sympathy for the ordinances (I'm allergic to mulberry woolies myself) but I still don't think people should legislate nature. And I AIN'T cutting down the grand old mulberry that protects over half our backyard from the desert sun!quidnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724446742131051180noreply@blogger.com