About Black Birch and Barbary Fig

Black Birch

Barbary Fig

About Barbary Fig and Black Birch

What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

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

Mexico

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Not Available

Number of Varieties

99+

Not Available

Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-9

8-12

AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-5

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, 8, 9, 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 cm

240.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

762.00 cm

180.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Yellow, Red, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

Fruit Color

Black

Reddish Plum

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

Not Available

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Globe shaped

Thorns

Yes

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, 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

Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Not Available

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Yes

Edible Fruit

Yes

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Yes

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available

Aphids, Birds, Rodents

Allergy

Not Available

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

Yes

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

Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Biomass for fuel, Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

OPUNTIA ficus-indica

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

Opuntia ficus-indica

In German

Schwarze Birke

Opuntia ficus-indica

In French

Noir Bouleau

Opuntia ficus-indica

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Opuntia ficus-indica

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Φραγκοσυκιά

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Opuntia ficus-indica

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Opuntia ficus-indica

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Opuntia ficus-indica

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Betulaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Betula

Opuntia Mill

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Not Available

Opuntieae

Subfamily

Not Available

Opuntioideae

Number of Species

99+

Not Available

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Properties of Black Birch and Barbary Fig

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Barbary Fig

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

Black Birch and Barbary Fig Physical Information

Black Birch and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Barbary Fig are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barbary Fig leaf color: Green

Care of Black Birch and Barbary Fig

Care of Black Birch and Barbary Fig 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 Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.