Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Morus alba, Morus alba 'Pendula'
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the 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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Silkworms
Birds
Allergy
Pollen, Severe allergen
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MORUS alba
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
White Mulberry
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
सफेद शहतूत
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Weiß Mulberry
Crapemyrtle
In French
Mûrier blanc
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
White Mulberry
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Λευκή Μουριά
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Branco Mulberry
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Biały Mulberry
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Morus alba
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Morus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Moreae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
-
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of White Mulberry and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of White Mulberry and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about White Mulberry and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Mulberry season is Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Fall. The type of soil for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
White Mulberry and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
White Mulberry and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. White Mulberry height is - and width 7.80 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Mulberry and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of White Mulberry and Crapemyrtle
Care of White Mulberry and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Mulberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.