Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
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 in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Black Mulberry
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
भोज पत्र
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
Birke
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
Abedul
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
bétula
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
Brzoza
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Moreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Birch
Season and care of Black Mulberry and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Mulberry and Birch Physical Information
Black Mulberry and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Birch are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Mulberry and Birch
Care of Black Mulberry and Birch 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 Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.