White Mulberry

Birch

About White Mulberry and Birch

White Mulberry

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

China

Types

Morus alba, Morus alba 'Pendula'

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

260

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

-1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.80 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs small amount of water

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects, Silkworms

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Pollen, Severe allergen

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Hair-growth, Skin whitening

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MORUS alba

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

White Mulberry

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

सफेद शहतूत

भोज पत्र

In German

Weiß Mulberry

Birke

In French

Mûrier blanc

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

White Mulberry

Abedul

In Greek

Λευκή Μουριά

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Branco Mulberry

bétula

In Polish

Biały Mulberry

Brzoza

In Latin

Morus alba

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Urticales

Fagales

Family

Moraceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Morus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Moreae

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

15034

1 27800

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Properties of White Mulberry and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of White Mulberry and Birch? We provide you with everything About White Mulberry and Birch. White Mulberry doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also White Mulberry does not have fragrant flowers. White Mulberry has allergic reactions like Pollen and Severe allergen and Birch has allergic reactions like Pollen and Severe allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of White Mulberry and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of White Mulberry and Birch

Season and care of White Mulberry and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about White Mulberry and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Mulberry season is Fall and Birch season is Fall. The type of soil for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

White Mulberry and Birch Physical Information

White Mulberry and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. White Mulberry height is - and width 7.80 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of White Mulberry and Birch are as follows:

White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of White Mulberry and Birch

Care of White Mulberry and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Mulberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer White Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.