Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Black Mulberry
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
Grab amerykański
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
american hornbeam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Moreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mulberry and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Black Mulberry and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Mulberry and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Black Mulberry and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mulberry and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Mulberry and American Hornbeam
Care of Black Mulberry and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.