Black Birch

Clarkia concinna

About Black Birch and Clarkia concinna

Black Birch

Clarkia concinna

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants

Origin

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

United States, California

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Santa Clara red ribbons, red ribbons, Raiche's red ribbons

Number of Varieties

403

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Dry areas, foothill woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9 - 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

A3, 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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Pink, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

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, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

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

Allow to dry out slightly between watering

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

Part sun, Partial shade

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

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Butterflies

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

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Showy Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

CLARKIA concinna

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Red Ribbons

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

Clarkia concinna

In German

Schwarze Birke

Clarkia concinna

In French

Noir Bouleau

Clarkia concinna

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

concinna clarkia

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Clarkia concinna

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Clarkia concinna

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

klarkia concinna

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Clarkia concinna

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Myrtales

Family

Betulaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Betula

Clarkia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4040

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Clarkia concinna

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Clarkia concinna

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

Black Birch and Clarkia concinna Physical Information

Black Birch and Clarkia concinna physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Clarkia concinna height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Clarkia concinna are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Clarkia concinna flower color: Pink, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
Clarkia concinna leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Black Birch and Clarkia concinna

Care of Black Birch and Clarkia concinna 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 Clarkia concinna 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 Clarkia concinna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.