Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Southwest Asia
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Marshy ground, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Marshy ground, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
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, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
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
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Not Available
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Nerium
MORUS nigra
Common Name
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
ओलियंडर
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
Oleander
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
laurier-rose
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
Adelfa
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
Πικροδάφνη
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
oleandro
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
Oleander
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
Cleander
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Urticales
Family
Apocynaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oleander and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Oleander and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Oleander and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oleander season is Fall and Spring and Black Mulberry season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oleander and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Oleander and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Oleander and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Oleander and Black Mulberry
Care of Oleander and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots 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 Oleander 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.