Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Habitat
Warmer regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
MORUS nigra
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
Bānsa
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
Bambus
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
Bambou
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
Bambú
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
μπαμπού
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
bambu
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
Bambus
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
Bamboo
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bamboo and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Bamboo and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is Not Available and Black Mulberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bamboo and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Bamboo and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bamboo and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Bamboo and Black Mulberry
Care of Bamboo and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.