Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
not available
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
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, No need to fertilize every year
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
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
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra
MORUS nigra
Common Name
River Birch
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
River Birch
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
Fluss Birch
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
Birch river
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
river Birch
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
river Birch
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
Betula
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of River Birch and Black Mulberry
Season and care of River Birch and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Mulberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
River Birch and Black Mulberry Physical Information
River Birch and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of River Birch and Black Mulberry are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of River Birch and Black Mulberry
Care of River Birch and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed 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 River Birch 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.