Black Birch

Himalayan Birch

About Black Birch and Himalayan Birch

Black Birch

Himalayan Birch

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

India, Nepal, China

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

402

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-95-7

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-5

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

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm1,220.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm760.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Cordiform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, 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

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

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 leaves

Fertilizers

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

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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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

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Weightloss

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, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

BETULA utilis

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

हिमालय सन्टी

In German

Schwarze Birke

Himalaya-Birke

In French

Noir Bouleau

bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

bétula Himalaia

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Betulaceae

Genus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4030

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Himalayan Birch

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Himalayan Birch

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

Black Birch and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

Black Birch and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

Care of Black Birch and Himalayan Birch

Care of Black Birch and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.