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About Black Birch and Gomphrena


About Gomphrena and Black Birch


What is

Life Span
Biennial   
Annual   

Type
Tree   
Tender Perennial   

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

Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch   
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed   

Number of Varieties
40   
99+
3   
99+

Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils   
Terrestrial   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9   
9-12   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
12 - 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   
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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 cm   
20
30.40 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
762.00 cm   
28
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Brown   
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Black   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate   
Narrow oblong to elliptic   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction   
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   
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone   

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, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Loam, Sand   

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   
14-14-14 Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold   

Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

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   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Not Available   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Borders, Showy Purposes   

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   
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap   
Flowers   

Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil   
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees   
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'   
GOMPHRENA globosa   

Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch   
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena   

In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष   
Gomphrena   

In German
Schwarze Birke   
Gomphrena   

In French
Noir Bouleau   
Gomphrena   

In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul   
Gomphrena   

In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree   
Gomphrena   

In Portuguese
Bétula Preto   
Gomphrena   

In Polish
Czarny Brzoza   
Gomphrena   

In Latin
Niger Caerulus   
Gomphrena   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Fagales   
Caryophyllales   

Family
Betulaceae   
Amaranthaceae   

Genus
Betula   
Gomphrena   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Gomphrenoideae   

Number of Species
40   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Black Birch and Gomphrena

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Gomphrena

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

Black Birch and Gomphrena Physical Information

Black Birch and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Gomphrena are as follows:

Care of Black Birch and Gomphrena

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

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