How to Get Rid of Mulberry Bushes

Mulberry trees and bushes are deciduous, fast-growing plants. The sweet fruit resembles small blackberries, but mulberry also comes in nonfruiting varieties. The bush varieties of mulberries are usually black mulberries, and the plants are often grown in containers. The plants are native to western Asia and grow well with minimal care. If you have unwanted bushes in a landscape, the best way to get rid of them is to start with an herbicide, according to the Ohio State University Extension.

Glyphosate
Axe
Stump grinder
Hoe

Instructions

- 1
  Use an herbicide containing glyphosate to kill a mulberry bush. Select an undiluted, water-soluble formula and review the manufacturer's instructions and safety warnings.
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  Spray the foliage of the mulberry bush from all sides. This is known as foliar treatment and is effective on bushes up to the height of 15 feet.
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  Cover plant evenly with herbicide but do not drench the leaves to the point of runoff. Do not use the chemical when there is a chance of rain within 6 hours of treatment. Avoid using glyphosate on very hot days or on plants that are severely drought-stressed. The best time to use the chemical is during August and September.
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  Repeat treatment after 7 to 10 days.
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  Cut down the dead bush with an axe and discard. Dig out the stump with hoe or shovel. If the stump is too large to dig out, use a stump grinder and grind it to a depth of 1 foot below the soil line.

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