Black Birch

Elaeagnus

About Black Birch and Elaeagnus

Black Birch

Elaeagnus

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

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

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Shrub, Ornamental Tree

Number of Varieties

4050

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

River side, Riverbanks

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

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

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

White, Light Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Lanceolate

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting

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, Average Water Needs

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

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

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

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Shade areas

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Mixed Border

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

anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Oleaster

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

इलेगनस

In German

Schwarze Birke

Elaeagnus

In French

Noir Bouleau

Elaeagnus

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Elaeagnus

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Elaeagnus

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Elaeagnus

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Elaeagnus

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Elaeagnus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Rosales

Family

Betulaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Betula

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4070

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Elaeagnus

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Elaeagnus

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

Black Birch and Elaeagnus Physical Information

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

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Elaeagnus flower color:
Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray

Care of Black Birch and Elaeagnus

Care of Black Birch and Elaeagnus 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 Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.