Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
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, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Pollen
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Black Mulberry
Black Currant
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
Carandas
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
karondas
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
karondas
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
karondas
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
karondas
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
karondas
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Gentianales
Family
Moraceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Moreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Karonda
Season and care of Black Mulberry and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Mulberry and Karonda Physical Information
Black Mulberry and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Karonda are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Black Mulberry and Karonda
Care of Black Mulberry and Karonda 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 Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.