Black Birch

Firethorn

About Black Birch and Firethorn

Black Birch

Firethorn

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

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

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn) Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn) Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn). Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’ Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’

Number of Varieties

404

0 40000

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm180.00 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

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Brown, Bronze

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

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

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry

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

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

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

General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Moth

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

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, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

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, Fruits

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

firethorn, scarlet firethorn

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

firethorn

In German

Schwarze Birke

firethorn

In French

Noir Bouleau

firethorn

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

firethorn

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

firethorn

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

firethorn

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

firethorn

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Pyracanthae Atalantioidis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Rosales

Family

Betulaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Betula

Pyracantha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Maleae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

407

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Firethorn

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Firethorn

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

Black Birch and Firethorn Physical Information

Black Birch and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Firethorn are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Black Birch and Firethorn

Care of Black Birch and Firethorn 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 Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.