Aleppo Pine

Black Birch

About Aleppo Pine and Black Birch

Aleppo Pine

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Tree

Origin

Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

240

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-104-9

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

910.00 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Brown, Tan

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to control growth

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Bark

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Used in Furniture

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PINUS halepensis

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Aleppo Pine

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

हैलाब पाइन

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Aleppo-Kiefern

Schwarze Birke

In French

pin d'Alep

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Pino carrasco

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

χαλεπίου πεύκης

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Aleppo Pine

Bétula Preto

In Polish

sosny Aleppo

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

triumphabit Pine

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Fagales

Family

Pinaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Pinus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Scolytinae

Number of Species

2040

1 27800

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Properties of Aleppo Pine and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Aleppo Pine and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Aleppo Pine and Black Birch. Aleppo Pine doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Aleppo Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Aleppo Pine has allergic reactions like and Black Birch has allergic reactions like . 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 Aleppo Pine and Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Aleppo Pine and Black Birch

Season and care of Aleppo Pine and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Aleppo Pine and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aleppo Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aleppo Pine is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aleppo Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Aleppo Pine and Black Birch Physical Information

Aleppo Pine and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Aleppo Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Aleppo Pine and Black Birch are as follows:

Aleppo Pine flower color: Brown and Tan
Aleppo Pine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Aleppo Pine and Black Birch

Care of Aleppo Pine and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aleppo Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune to control growth 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 Aleppo Pine 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.