Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Mediterranean
Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Glandular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Not Available
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
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Black Mulberry
Artichoke
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
Artichoke
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
Artischocke
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
Artichaut
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
Alcachofa
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
Alcachofra
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
Karczoch
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Urticales
Asterales
Family
Moraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Artichoke
Season and care of Black Mulberry and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and Artichoke season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Black Mulberry and Artichoke Physical Information
Black Mulberry and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Artichoke are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Black Mulberry and Artichoke
Care of Black Mulberry and Artichoke 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 Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.