Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Cordiform
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Silkworms
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen, Severe allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MORUS alba
BETULA utilis
Common Name
White Mulberry
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
सफेद शहतूत
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Weiß Mulberry
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Mûrier blanc
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
White Mulberry
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Λευκή Μουριά
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Branco Mulberry
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Biały Mulberry
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Morus alba
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Moreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Mulberry and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of White Mulberry and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about White Mulberry and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Mulberry season is Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Fall. The type of soil for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
White Mulberry and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
White Mulberry and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. White Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of White Mulberry and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of White Mulberry and Himalayan Birch
Care of White Mulberry and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Mulberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.