Black Birch

Paperbark Tree

About Black Birch and Paperbark Tree

Black Birch

Paperbark Tree

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

405

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-99-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-7

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, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm610.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Elliptic

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

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

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

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

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

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Birds, Hummingbirds

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

Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential 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

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

Paperbark tree

In German

Schwarze Birke

Paperbark tree

In French

Noir Bouleau

Paperbark tree

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Paperbark tree

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Paperbark tree

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Paperbark tree

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Paperbark tree

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Paperbark tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Myrtales

Family

Betulaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Betula

Melaleuca

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4013

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Paperbark Tree

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Paperbark Tree

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

Black Birch and Paperbark Tree Physical Information

Black Birch and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Paperbark Tree are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Black Birch and Paperbark Tree

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