Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
All sorts of environments
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
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Acuminate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Silkworms
Birds
Allergy
Pollen, Severe allergen
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MORUS alba
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
White Mulberry
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
सफेद शहतूत
crimson pygmy
In German
Weiß Mulberry
crimson pygmy
In French
Mûrier blanc
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
White Mulberry
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Λευκή Μουριά
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Branco Mulberry
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Biały Mulberry
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Morus alba
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Ranunculales
Family
Moraceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Moreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Mulberry and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of White Mulberry and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about White Mulberry and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Mulberry season is Fall and Crimson Pygmy season is Fall. The type of soil for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Mulberry and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
White Mulberry and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. White Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of White Mulberry and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of White Mulberry and Crimson Pygmy
Care of White Mulberry and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Mulberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.