Black Birch

Broccoli

About Black Birch and Broccoli

Black Birch

Broccoli

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

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

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower

Number of Varieties

403

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

agricultural areas, Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-9-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

6-1

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

A1, A2, A3, 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 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm30.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought

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

Do not let dry out between waterings

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

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

Fertilizers

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

Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Shade areas, Shallow soil

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Moths, Rats, Squirrels

Allergy

Diarrhea, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification, Very little waste

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

Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Flowers, Leaf Stalks

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Broccoli

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

ब्रोकली

In German

Schwarze Birke

Brokkoli

In French

Noir Bouleau

Brocoli

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Brócoli

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

μπρόκολο

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

brócolis

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

brokuły

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Brocoli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Capparales

Family

Betulaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Betula

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4019

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Properties of Black Birch and Broccoli

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Broccoli

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

Black Birch and Broccoli Physical Information

Black Birch and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Broccoli are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Black Birch and Broccoli

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