Black Birch

Ninebark

About Black Birch and Ninebark

Black Birch

Ninebark

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

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

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Center Glow ninebark, Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark

Number of Varieties

4070

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-93-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm150.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm-

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Palmate

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

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Layering, 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

Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Adequately

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

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

Fertilizers

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

Fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

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

Showy Purposes

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

Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Whole plant

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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'

PHYSOCARPUS

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Ninebark

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

Ninebark

In German

Schwarze Birke

Ninebark

In French

Noir Bouleau

Physocarpe

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

ninebark

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

ninebark

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

ninebark

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Ninebark

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Ninebark

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Rosales

Family

Betulaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Betula

Physocarpus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Neillieae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

4020

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Ninebark

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Ninebark

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

Black Birch and Ninebark Physical Information

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

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ninebark flower color:
Ninebark leaf color:

Care of Black Birch and Ninebark

Care of Black Birch and Ninebark 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 Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately.