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About Black Birch and Astilbe

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Tree
Perennial
1.3 Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin
1.4 Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
40
Rank: 59 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
About Elderberry
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1.5 Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Mountain tops, Woodlands
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
9-1
9*2
1.8 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
Not Available
1.9 Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
2,133.60 cm
Rank: 20 (Overall)
61.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
About Cyclamen
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
762.00 cm
Rank: 28 (Overall)
45.70 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Yellow green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cone shaped
2.4 Thorns
9% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
13% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
18% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
41% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
46% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
25% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
25% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
16% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
40% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
53% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
11% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
11% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
14% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
15% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
10% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
13% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
60% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
46% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
41% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
6% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
3% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
12% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
5% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
7% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
58% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
51% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Not Available
5.12 Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
No Beauty Benefits
6.1.3 Edible Uses
74% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
67% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent weeds
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers
6.2.3 Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
9% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
32% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
All Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
7.2 Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
7.2.1 In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Astilbe
7.2.2 In German
Schwarze Birke
Prachtspieren
7.2.3 In French
Noir Bouleau
Astilbe
7.2.4 In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Astilbe
7.2.5 In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
astilbe
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
astilbe
7.2.7 In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
astilbe
7.2.8 In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Artemisia
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Fagales
Rosales
8.5 Family
Betulaceae
Saxifragaceae
8.6 Genus
Betula
Astilbe
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
40
Rank: 100 (Overall)
18
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Black Birch and Astilbe

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

Season and Care of Black Birch and Astilbe

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

Black Birch and Astilbe Physical Information

Black Birch and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Astilbe are as follows:

  • Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown

  • Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

  • Astilbe flower color: White

  • Astilbe leaf color: Green

Care of Black Birch and Astilbe

Care of Black Birch and Astilbe 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 Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.