Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
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, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used in parkland, Water gardening
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, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Black Mulberry
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Black Mulberry and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and Black Tupelo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Black Mulberry and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Black Mulberry and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Mulberry and Black Tupelo
Care of Black Mulberry and Black Tupelo 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 Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.