Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
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
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Skin Problems
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, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Black Mulberry
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
Devil's Backbone
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
Devil's Backbone
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Malpighiales
Family
Moraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Black Mulberry and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Mulberry and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Black Mulberry and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is 600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Black Mulberry and Devils Backbone
Care of Black Mulberry and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.