Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Tree
  
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
  
Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region
  
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
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
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Gray Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
  
Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
All year
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Rich
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Full Sun
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Rich
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
  
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
  
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Very little waste
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
  
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
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
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
  
MORUS nigra
  
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
  
Black Mulberry
  
In Hindi
मौसम्बी
  
काले शहतूत के पेड़
  
In German
süße Limone
  
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
  
In French
Citrus limetta
  
Noir Mulberry Tree
  
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
  
Negro árbol de mora
  
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
  
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
  
In Portuguese
doce de limão
  
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
  
In Polish
słodkie limonki
  
Czarny Mulberry Tree
  
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
  
Niger arbori moro:
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Urticales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Moraceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Morus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Citreae
  
Moreae
  
Subfamily
Citroideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Black Mulberry season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Lime and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Lime and Black Mulberry
Care of Sweet Lime and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches 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 Sweet Lime 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.