Black Birch

Juniperus scopulorum

About Black Birch and Juniperus scopulorum

Black Birch

Juniperus scopulorum

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

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

North America

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Rocky Mountain Juniper, Colorado Redcedar

Number of Varieties

4070

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Cold Regions, Dry areas, Dry Forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-93-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-1

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm150.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Blue

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

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

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

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

stem tip cuttings, Tip 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

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

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

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

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

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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

✔ ✘

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

Aphids, Early/Late Blight

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

Cold, Cough, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Cologreen'

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Rocky Mountain juniper

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

Juniperus scopulorum

In German

Schwarze Birke

Juniperus scopulorum

In French

Noir Bouleau

Juniperus scopulorum

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Juniperus scopulorum

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Juniperus scopulorum

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Juniperus scopulorum

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Juniperus scopulorum

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Juniperus scopulorum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Fagales

Pinales

Family

Betulaceae

Cupressaceae

Genus

Betula

Juniperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4065

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Juniperus scopulorum

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Juniperus scopulorum

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

Black Birch and Juniperus scopulorum Physical Information

Black Birch and Juniperus scopulorum physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Juniperus scopulorum height is 460.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Juniperus scopulorum are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Juniperus scopulorum flower color:
Juniperus scopulorum leaf color: Green

Care of Black Birch and Juniperus scopulorum

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