Black Birch

Anise

About Black Birch and Anise

Black Birch

Anise

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Spices

Origin

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

Mediterranean, Southwest Asia

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Star anise and more

Number of Varieties

400

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Thickets, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-4

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, H2, 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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm2.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm1.25 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Gray Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Bright direct sunlight

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

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

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Bright direct sunlight

Pruning

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

Prune regularly

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Asthma, constipation, Cough

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Edging, Feature Plant

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Pimpinella anisum

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Anise

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

सौंफ़ का पौध

In German

Schwarze Birke

Anis

In French

Noir Bouleau

Anis

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Anís

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

γλυκάνισο

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

anis

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Anyż

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Anethum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Apiales

Family

Betulaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Betula

Pimpinella

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

401

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Anise

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Anise

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

Black Birch and Anise Physical Information

Black Birch and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Anise are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green

Care of Black Birch and Anise

Care of Black Birch and Anise 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 Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.