Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Root
Other Uses
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Black Mulberry
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
Octopus tree
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Black Mulberry and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Mulberry and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Black Mulberry and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is 600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Mulberry and Octopus Tree
Care of Black Mulberry and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.