Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Europe, Russia
Types
Morus alba, Morus alba 'Pendula'
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oval
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Insects, Silkworms
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Pollen, Severe allergen
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MORUS alba
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
White Mulberry
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
सफेद शहतूत
Blackwort
In German
Weiß Mulberry
Blackwort
In French
Mûrier blanc
Blackwort
In Spanish
White Mulberry
Blackwort
In Greek
Λευκή Μουριά
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Branco Mulberry
Blackwort
In Polish
Biały Mulberry
Blackwort
In Latin
Morus alba
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of White Mulberry and Comfrey
Season and care of White Mulberry and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about White Mulberry and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Mulberry season is Fall and Comfrey season is Fall. The type of soil for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
White Mulberry and Comfrey Physical Information
White Mulberry and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. White Mulberry height is - and width 7.80 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of White Mulberry and Comfrey are as follows:
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of White Mulberry and Comfrey
Care of White Mulberry and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Mulberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.