Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
China
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Morus nigra, Black Mulberry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Orange, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Bronze, Orange Red, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Alternaria leaf blight, Annosus Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
Morus alba
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
White mulberry, Mulberry
In German
Lychee
Maulbeere
In Portuguese
lichia
amoreira
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Family
Sapindaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lychee and Mulberry
Season and care of Lychee and Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mulberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Mulberry Physical Information
Lychee and Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Mulberry height is 1,000.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Mulberry are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Mulberry flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Mulberry leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Lychee and Mulberry
Care of Lychee and Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Mulberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.