Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
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
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Black Mulberry
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
लीची
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
Lychee
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
Lychee
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
Lychee
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
lichia
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
Lychee
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
Lychee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Family
Moraceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Moreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Sapindoideae
Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Lychee
Season and care of Black Mulberry and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and Lychee season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Mulberry and Lychee Physical Information
Black Mulberry and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Lychee are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Black Mulberry and Lychee
Care of Black Mulberry and Lychee 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 Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.