Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
Black Mulberry
Barley
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
जौ
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
Gerste
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
orge
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
cebada
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
cevada
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
jęczmień
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
hordei
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Barley
Season and care of Black Mulberry and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and Barley season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barley is Not Available.
Black Mulberry and Barley Physical Information
Black Mulberry and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Barley are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Barley flower color: Not Available
- Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Mulberry and Barley
Care of Black Mulberry and Barley 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 Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.