Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
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
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
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
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, 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 Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Black Mulberry
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
मौसम्बी
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
süße Limone
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
doce de limão
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Black Mulberry and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Black Mulberry and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Black Mulberry and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Black Mulberry and Sweet Lime
Care of Black Mulberry and Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.