Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Needs high amount of water
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
Clay, 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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
-
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
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Black Mulberry
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Black Mulberry and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Mulberry and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Black Mulberry and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is 600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Mulberry and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Black Mulberry and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.