Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
not available
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
MORUS nigra
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
crimson pygmy
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
crimson pygmy
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
crimson pygmy
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Urticales
Family
Berberidaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Mulberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crimson Pygmy and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Black Mulberry
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.