Black Birch

Inkberry

About Black Birch and Inkberry

Black Birch

Inkberry

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

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

North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata

Number of Varieties

403

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-95-9

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

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 cm120.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

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 ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

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

Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Can be made into a herbal tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

ILEX glabra

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

Inkberry

In German

Schwarze Birke

Inkberry

In French

Noir Bouleau

Inkberry

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Inkberry

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Inkberry

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Inkberry

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

inkberry

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Inkberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Aquifoliales

Family

Betulaceae

Phytolaccaceae

Genus

Betula

Ilex

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

40600

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Inkberry

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Inkberry

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

Black Birch and Inkberry Physical Information

Black Birch and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Inkberry are as follows:

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

Care of Black Birch and Inkberry

Care of Black Birch and Inkberry 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 Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.