Is there any way to keep a mulberry tree from fruiting?

Question

Our neighbor has a huge mulberry tree that hangs over our fence and drops mulberries in our yard. I like the tree b/c it provides shade for our yard and alot of birds are attracted to it, but the mess in our yard is unreal! We are constantly tracking in mulberry squeezings on our feet and in the house! If we had a way to keep it from fruiting, I'd be in heaven. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

legally, you could probably trim back the branches which are coming over your property line, but I would talk to the neighbor first so there are no hard feelings.  On the good side, mulberries are delicious! and the leaves are food for the silk worm.

Answer 2

ain't your tree.....

sorry you didn't think my answer was useful.... there is a way to keep it from fruiting, but it's expensive, should be done by a professional, and doesn't always work and would have to be done every year.... you gonna go for that on a tree that you don't own?.... doubt it.... therefore, my answer was enuff.....

Answer 3

If I come to take care of the tree and it's well being it will quit bearing fruit but it might end up dieing.