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