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Birch
Shagbark Hickory
About Shagbark Hickory and Birch


What is
Life Span
Biennial  
Perennial  
Type
Tree  
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
60  
99+
2  
99+
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands  
Woodland Garden Canopy  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7  
4-8  
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 cm  
34
1,830.00 cm  
22
Minimum Width
762.00 cm  
28
1,220.00 cm  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan  
-  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
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
No  
No  
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  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Early Spring  
-  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
-  
-  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium  
Average Water Needs  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
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  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
-  
-  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  
Showy Bark
Yes  
Yes  
Foliage Texture
Medium  
-  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
-  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  
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
Yes  
Yes  
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
No  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
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  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Fagales  
Juglandales  
Family
Betulaceae  
Juglandaceae  
Genus
Betula  
Carya  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
-  
Juglandeae  
Subfamily
Carpinaceae  
Juglandoideae  
Number of Species
34  
99+
19  
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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:

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.

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