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Botanical Name: Morus Alba

Common Name- White mulberry Family:Moraceae


Fruit color

Leaf

Flower

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/56090-Morus-alba

Characteristics – Deciduous tree or shrub reaching 30-50 feet tall.


The mature spread is 35 to 40 feet².
Leaf : Typically alternate and simple, 5-15 cm (2-6 inches) in length and
width.
Texture: Smooth, with veins running through them.

CLIMBER
Flower –Greenish-yellow to greenish-white and are not particularly showy or
fragrant.
Maintenance – Low
Propagation - From Seed, Cuttings, Air Layering, Grafting, Suckers
SHRUB

Full Sun Semi Shade Shade Low Medium High Well drained Poorly drained

Exposure to light Water requirements Soil condition


TREE

Fauna Fragrance Specimen Direction Mass Planting Foliage Flowering


Landscape values

Edible Fruit: White Seasonal Interest: The


mulberries produce sweet, changing leaves, flowering in
edible fruit that can be used spring, fruiting in summer,
for fresh consumption, and attractive bark during
cooking, or making preserves. winter provide year-round
Planting them in your visual interest in the
landscape can provide a landscape.
convenient source of Windbreak and Erosion
homegrown fruit. Control: White mulberry
trees can serve as windbreaks
and help prevent soil erosion
in open areas.

Wildlife Attraction: The Historical and Cultural


fruit of the white mulberry Significance: White mulberry
attracts birds and wildlife, trees have a rich history,
making it a valuable addition particularly in regions where
to a landscape if you enjoy they were cultivated for their
observing and supporting leaves as the primary food
local wildlife. source for silkworms. Their
cultural and historical
significance can add depth to
a landscape.

Low Maintenance: White Shade Tree: White mulberry


mulberry trees are relatively trees provide excellent shade
low-maintenance once due to their spreading canopy.
established. They can They are often planted in
withstand a variety of weather backyards and public spaces
conditions and require to offer relief from the
minimal care. summer sun.
Botanical Name: Datura Chorantha
Common Name-Horn of plenty Family:Solanaceae

Leaf

Source:https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/9/1923

Characteristics –is an annual or short-lived shrubby perennial herb. The


roots are a branched tap root, and are not fleshy, can grow up to 6 ft (1.8 m)
high
Leaf : simple, alternate, petiolate, and exhibit entire or deeply lobed margins
Texture: usually white or pale, thin in texture

CLIMBER
Flower –pleasantly-scented 6–8 in (15–20 cm) flowers are immensely
varied, and can be single or double, color can range from white to cream,
yellow, red, and violet
Maintenance – Low
Propagation - From Seed
SHRUB

Full Sun Semi Shade Shade Low Medium High Well drained Poorly drained

Exposure to light Water requirements Soil condition


TREE

Fauna Fragrance Specimen Direction Mass Planting Foliage Flowering


Landscape values

This species is grown for its Landscape Uses


large, fragrant blossoms. The Flowerbed / Border,
various parts of this plant Container Planting
species are toxic, especially Thematic Landscaping
the seeds. Avoid planting it Moonlight Garden, Fragrant /
in landscapes where pets Aromatherapy Garden
and children are likely to
encounter it.

Due to their effects and Though a strong narcotic


symptoms, Datura species have plant, datura offers umpteen
occasionally been used not only health benefits and is
as poisons, but also extensively used
as hallucinogens by various for alleviating pain, treating
groups throughout history.
fever, enhancing heart
functions, improving fertility,
inducing sleep, easing
childbirth and promoting hair
and skin health

Datura's flower and fruits are Shade Tree: White mulberry


considered to be holy and are trees provide excellent shade
used in rituals and worship of due to their spreading canopy.
God Shiva They are often planted in
backyards and public spaces
to offer relief from the
summer sun.
Botanical Name: Allamanda Violacea
Common Name- Purple Allamanda
Family:Apocynaceae

Leaf

Flower

Source: https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.1079/cabicompendium.25980468#
Characteristics – This evergreen vine or climbing shrub has 3-inch-long,
funnel-shaped blooms which are reddish-purple fading to pink
Leaf : glossy, brilliant green, four-whorled leaves that are 7–12 cm long.

Texture: coarse texture, thick stems

CLIMBER
Flower –funnel-shaped blooms which are reddish-purple fading to pink,
giving a two-toned effect
Maintenance –high
Propagation - stem tip cuttings
SHRUB

Full Sun Semi Shade Shade Low Medium High Well drained Poorly drained

Exposure to light Water requirements Soil condition


TREE

Fauna Fragrance Specimen Direction Mass Planting Foliage Flowering


Landscape values

The purple allamanda works well It's an excellent choice for low-
as a background or massing plant care landscapes.Allamanda is
when grown on a trellis or fence drought tolerant
to block undesirable views or fill
gaps along walls.

The medium-size, light green To create a large plant mass


foliage of the allamanda shows along a fence select other vines
well with contrasting plant with a variety of flower colors,
features such as large leaves, such as white, pink, or yellow to
coarse texture, thick stems, and mix with the allamanda for more
dark green or burgundy color. interest.
The loose, sprawling form of the
vine contrasts with neat plants
such as the clumping, arching
forms of grasses and other vase-
shaped, small-leaved shrubs.

• Attracts Pollinators: Air Purification: Like many


Allamanda flowers are other plants, Allamanda helps to
known to attract bees, purify the air by absorbing
butterflies, and pollutants and releasing oxygen.
hummingbirds, promoting
biodiversity in your garden.

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