Mislabeled mulberry tree - malus, black mulberry 'ISSAI'?
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drew51 SE MI Z5b/6a
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10 years agoFloral: Here is a couple picture. I think it is very possible they mixed morus with malus
The label reads exactly as following:
Malus 'Issai'
Mulberry - ISSAIThanks very much
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