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Black Birch
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European Hornbeam
About European Hornbeam and Black Birch


What is
Life Span
Biennial   
Perennial   
Type
Tree   
Tree   
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States   
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey   
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch   
Not Available   
Number of Varieties
40   
99+
Not Available   
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils   
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy   
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9   
4-8   
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   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17   
Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Oval or Rounded   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,133.60 cm   
20
1,220.00 cm   
33
Minimum Width
762.00 cm   
28
910.00 cm   
23
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown   
Yellow, Green   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Black   
Yellow, Green, Brown   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green   
Green, Light Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green   
Green, Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan   
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red   
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate   
Ovate and toothed   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   
Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   
Bloom Time
Spring   
Spring   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction   
Pollution, Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   
How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
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   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   
Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial 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 dead or diseased plant parts   
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew   
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   
Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Not Available   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   
Showy Bark
Yes   
Yes   
Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
No   
No   
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available   
Caterpillar, Not Available   
Allergy
Not Available   
Pollen   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Bonsai   
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   
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   
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic   
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap   
Bark, Leaves, Wood   
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil   
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees   
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'   
CARPINUS betulus   
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch   
European Hornbeam   
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष   
European Hornbeam   
In German
Schwarze Birke   
Hainbuche   
In French
Noir Bouleau   
Hornbeam européenne   
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul   
Europeo carpe   
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree   
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος   
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto   
Carpino Europeia   
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza   
Europejski Grab   
In Latin
Niger Caerulus   
Carpinus betulus   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Fagales   
Fagales   
Family
Betulaceae   
Betulaceae   
Genus
Betula   
Carpinus   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Tribe
Not Available   
Carpineae   
Subfamily
Not Available   
Coryloideae   
Number of Species
40   
99+
Not Available   
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Properties of Black Birch and European Hornbeam

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and European Hornbeam

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

Black Birch and European Hornbeam Physical Information

Black Birch and European Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and European Hornbeam are as follows:

Care of Black Birch and European Hornbeam

Care of Black Birch and European Hornbeam 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 European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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