Black Birch

Birch

About Black Birch and Birch

Black Birch

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

4060

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-94-7

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-1

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

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 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

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification, Shadow Tree

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

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Whole plant

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

भोज पत्र

In German

Schwarze Birke

Birke

In French

Noir Bouleau

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Abedul

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

bétula

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Brzoza

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Betulaceae

Genus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

4034

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Birch

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Birch

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

Black Birch and Birch Physical Information

Black Birch and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Birch are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Black Birch and Birch

Care of Black Birch and Birch 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 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. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.