Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Perennial
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Yellow Monkshood, Carmichael's Monkshood, Kamchatka Aconite
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Violet
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Upright
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Moist
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Average, Moist
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Leaf spot, Mealy bugs, Mites, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting, weakness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Heart problems, Inflammation, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Nerve pain, Wounds
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used in herbal medicines
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Aconitum variegatum
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Aconite, Monkshood, Wolf's bane, Leopard's bane, Mousebane, Women's bane, Devil's helmet, Queen of all Poisons, or Blue rocket
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
बच्छनाभ
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Eisenhut
Schwarze Birke
In French
aconit
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
acónito
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
monkshood
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Aconitum
Bétula Preto
In Polish
tojad
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
aconitum
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Fagales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Delphinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Aconitum and Black Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Aconitum and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Aconitum and Black Birch. Aconitum doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Aconitum does not have fragrant flowers. Aconitum has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting and weakness and Black Birch has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aconitum and Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aconitum and Black Birch
Season and care of Aconitum and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Aconitum and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aconitum season is Fall and Summer and Black Birch season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Aconitum is Moist and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aconitum is Not Available and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Aconitum and Black Birch Physical Information
Aconitum and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Aconitum height is 130.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Aconitum and Black Birch are as follows:
Aconitum flower color: Blue and Violet
Aconitum leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Aconitum and Black Birch
Care of Aconitum and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aconitum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Aconitum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.