Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
not available
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
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
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
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
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
MORUS nigra
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
southernwood
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
Eberraute
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
Southernwood
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Urticales
Family
Asteraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Southernwood and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Mulberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Southernwood and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Southernwood and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Southernwood and Black Mulberry
Care of Southernwood and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood 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.