Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
White, Red, Blue, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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 insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
CORDYLINE
Common Name
Black Mulberry
Cordyline
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
Cordyline
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
Cordyline
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
cordyline
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
cordyline
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
Cordyline
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
Cordyline
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
Cordyline
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
Cordyline
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asparagales
Family
Moraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Moreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Cordyline
Season and care of Black Mulberry and Cordyline is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and Cordyline Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and Cordyline season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cordyline is Not Available while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cordyline is Not Available.
Black Mulberry and Cordyline Physical Information
Black Mulberry and Cordyline physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Cordyline are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
- Cordyline leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Mulberry and Cordyline
Care of Black Mulberry and Cordyline 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 Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.