Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Morus alba, Morus alba 'Pendula'
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Toothed
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Silkworms
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Pollen, Severe allergen
Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MORUS alba
ACER nigrum
Common Name
White Mulberry
Black Maple
In Hindi
सफेद शहतूत
Black Maple Tree
In German
Weiß Mulberry
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Mûrier blanc
Noir Érable
In Spanish
White Mulberry
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Λευκή Μουριά
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Branco Mulberry
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Biały Mulberry
Czarny klon
In Latin
Morus alba
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Family
Moraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of White Mulberry and Black Maple
Season and care of White Mulberry and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about White Mulberry and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Mulberry season is Fall and Black Maple season is Fall. The type of soil for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Mulberry and Black Maple Physical Information
White Mulberry and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. White Mulberry height is - and width 7.80 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of White Mulberry and Black Maple are as follows:
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Mulberry and Black Maple
Care of White Mulberry and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Mulberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.