Black Birch

Cape Daisy

About Black Birch and Cape Daisy

Black Birch

Cape Daisy

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

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

South Africa

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Asteraceae

Number of Varieties

4025

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-11

0 99

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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

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Light Purple, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Elliptic, toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, 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

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies

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

✔ ✘

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

Bees, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Flowers

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

Cape Daisy

In German

Schwarze Birke

Cape Daisy

In French

Noir Bouleau

Cape Daisy

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Margarita del Cabo

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Cape Daisy

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Cape Daisy

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Cape Daisy

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Cape Daisy

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Asterales

Family

Betulaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Betula

Osteospermum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

‎Calenduleae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

4085

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Cape Daisy

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Cape Daisy

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

Black Birch and Cape Daisy Physical Information

Black Birch and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Cape Daisy are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Black Birch and Cape Daisy

Care of Black Birch and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.