Black Birch

Jicama

About Black Birch and Jicama

Black Birch

Jicama

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

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

Mexico, Central America

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Number of Varieties

40-

0 40000

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-99-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-8

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

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

White, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Green, Tan

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

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

From bulbs

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

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

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Shade areas, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Butterflies, Mice

Allergy

Irritation to stomach, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Food for animals, Soil protection

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

Cold, Fever, Inflammation

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Bulbs, Root

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

PACHYRHIZUS erosus

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Mexican Yam bean

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

Pachyrhizus erosus

In German

Schwarze Birke

Yambohne

In French

Noir Bouleau

Kłębian kątowaty

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Pachyrhizus erosus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Eudicotyledones

Order

Fagales

Fabales

Family

Betulaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Betula

Pachyrhizus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

40100

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Jicama

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Jicama

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

Black Birch and Jicama Physical Information

Black Birch and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Jicama are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green

Care of Black Birch and Jicama

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