Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
China
Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
PRUNUS armeniaca
Common Name
Black Mulberry
Apricot
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
खूबानी
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
Abricot or Abricotier
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
Albaricoque
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
Βερύκοκκο
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
Apricot
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
Morela
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
Apricot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Moreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Apricot
Season and care of Black Mulberry and Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and Apricot season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Apricot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Mulberry and Apricot Physical Information
Black Mulberry and Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Apricot are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
- Apricot leaf color: Green
Care of Black Mulberry and Apricot
Care of Black Mulberry and Apricot 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 Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.