Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
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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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Black Mulberry
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
Hortensie
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
Hortensia
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
Hortensia
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
Hortênsia
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
Hortensja
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
Hibiscus
Family
Moraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Black Mulberry and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and Common Comfrey season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Mulberry and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Black Mulberry and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is 600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Mulberry and Common Comfrey
Care of Black Mulberry and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey pruning is done 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 Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.