Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Morus nigra, Black Mulberry
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Bronze, Orange Red, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, 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
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Annosus Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Nutritive
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Morus alba
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
White mulberry, Mulberry
Breadfruit
In Hindi
शहतूत
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Maulbeere
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Mûre
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Mora
árbol del pan
In Greek
Μούρο
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
amoreira
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Morwa
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Urticales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mulberry and Breadfruit
Season and care of Mulberry and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Mulberry and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mulberry and Breadfruit Physical Information
Mulberry and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Mulberry height is 1,000.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Mulberry and Breadfruit are as follows:
Mulberry flower color: Red and Yellow green
Mulberry leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mulberry and Breadfruit
Care of Mulberry and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.