Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Keep ground moist
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight
Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Caterpillars, fungus, Sawfly Larvae, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Silkworms
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen, Severe allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Whole plant, Wood
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MORUS alba
CATALPA speciosa
Common Name
White Mulberry
Northern Catalpa
In Hindi
सफेद शहतूत
Northern Catalpa
In German
Weiß Mulberry
Northern Catalpa
In French
Mûrier blanc
Nord Catalpa
In Spanish
White Mulberry
Catalpa Norte
In Greek
Λευκή Μουριά
Βόρεια Catalpa
In Portuguese
Branco Mulberry
Northern Catalpa
In Polish
Biały Mulberry
Północnej Catalpa
In Latin
Morus alba
Northern Catalpa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Scrophulariales
Family
Moraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Moreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Mulberry and Northern Catalpa
Season and care of White Mulberry and Northern Catalpa is important to know. While considering everything about White Mulberry and Northern Catalpa Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Mulberry season is Fall and Northern Catalpa season is Fall. The type of soil for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Mulberry and Northern Catalpa Physical Information
White Mulberry and Northern Catalpa physical information is very important for comparison. White Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of White Mulberry and Northern Catalpa are as follows:
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
Care of White Mulberry and Northern Catalpa
Care of White Mulberry and Northern Catalpa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Mulberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northern Catalpa 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 Northern Catalpa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.