Black Birch

Kale

About Black Birch and Kale

Black Birch

Kale

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

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

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Number of Varieties

4010

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

gardens, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-92-11

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

6-1

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 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm30.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Round

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

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 the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

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

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

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

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Bees

Allergy

Skin irritation

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

Whole plant

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Kale

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

गोभी

In German

Schwarze Birke

Grünkohl

In French

Noir Bouleau

Chou frisé

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Col rizada

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Λάχανο

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Couve

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Kapusta włoska

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

kale

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Brassicales

Family

Betulaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Betula

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

40150

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Kale

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Kale

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

Black Birch and Kale Physical Information

Black Birch and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Kale are as follows:

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

Care of Black Birch and Kale

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