Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
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
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Black Mulberry
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
kiwai
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Moreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Black Mulberry and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Black Mulberry and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Black Mulberry and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Mulberry and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Black Mulberry and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.