Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Morus alba, Morus alba 'Pendula'
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
-
61.00 cm
Minimum Width
7.80 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Insects, Silkworms
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen, Severe allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MORUS alba
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
White Mulberry
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
सफेद शहतूत
Hydrangea
In German
Weiß Mulberry
Hortensie
In French
Mûrier blanc
Hortensia
In Spanish
White Mulberry
Hortensia
In Greek
Λευκή Μουριά
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Branco Mulberry
Hortênsia
In Polish
Biały Mulberry
Hortensja
In Latin
Morus alba
Hibiscus
Family
Moraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Season and Care of White Mulberry and Chaco
Season and care of White Mulberry and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about White Mulberry and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Mulberry season is Fall and Chaco season is Fall. The type of soil for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Mulberry and Chaco Physical Information
White Mulberry and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. White Mulberry height is - and width 7.80 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of White Mulberry and Chaco are as follows:
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of White Mulberry and Chaco
Care of White Mulberry and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Mulberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.