Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Orange, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Bronze, Orange Red, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Alternaria leaf blight, Annosus Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Morus alba
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
White mulberry, Mulberry
In Hindi
desert broom
शहतूत
In German
Wüste Besen
Maulbeere
In French
desert broom
Mûre
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Mora
In Greek
desert broom
Μούρο
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
amoreira
In Polish
desert broom
Morwa
In Latin
desert broom
moro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Urticales
Family
Asteraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Mulberry
Season and care of Desert Broom and Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mulberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Mulberry Physical Information
Desert Broom and Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mulberry height is 1,000.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Mulberry are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Mulberry flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Mulberry leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Desert Broom and Mulberry
Care of Desert Broom and Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mulberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.