Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, 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 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, 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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
MORUS nigra
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Polygonaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Mulberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Black Mulberry
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done 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 Ornamental Rhubarb 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.