Black Birch

Alstroemeria

About Black Birch and Alstroemeria

Black Birch

Alstroemeria

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

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

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Alstroemeria aurea Alstroemeria aurantiaca Alstroemeria caryophyllacea Alstroemeria haemantha Alstroemeria ligtu Alstroemeria psittacina Alstroemeria pulchella

Number of Varieties

407

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-97-10

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-7

Sunset Zone

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

H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Chartreuse

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification

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, Leaves, Sap

Whole plant

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

alstroemeria

In German

Schwarze Birke

Alstroemeria

In French

Noir Bouleau

Alstroemeria

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Alstroemeria

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Alstroemeria

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Alstroemeria

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Alstroemeria

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Alstroemeria

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fagales

Liliales

Family

Betulaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Betula

Alstroemeria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Alstroemerieae

Subfamily

Bombacoideae

Number of Species

4050

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Alstroemeria

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Alstroemeria

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

Black Birch and Alstroemeria Physical Information

Black Birch and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Alstroemeria are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green

Care of Black Birch and Alstroemeria

Care of Black Birch and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.