Birch

Shagbark Hickory

About Birch and Shagbark Hickory

Birch

Shagbark Hickory

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory

Number of Varieties

602

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-74-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

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

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Leaf Color in Summer

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Moisturizing

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Analgesic, Antirheumatic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Sap, Seeds

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Edible, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

CARYA ovata

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Shagbark Hickory

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

Shagbark Hickory

In German

Birke

Shagbark Hickory

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Caryer ovale

In Spanish

Abedul

Shagbark Hickory

In Greek

Birch Tree

Shagbark Hickory

In Portuguese

bétula

Shagbark Hickory

In Polish

Brzoza

ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY

In Latin

Caerulus

Carya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Juglandales

Family

Betulaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Betula

Carya

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

3419

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Shagbark Hickory

Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Shagbark Hickory? We provide you with everything About Birch and Shagbark Hickory. Birch doesn't have thorns and Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Shagbark Hickory has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat. 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 Birch and Shagbark Hickory and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Birch and Shagbark Hickory

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

Birch and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information

Birch and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:

Care of Birch and Shagbark Hickory

Care of Birch and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches and Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.