Black Birch

Pecan

About Black Birch and Pecan

Black Birch

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

408

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

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

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

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

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, 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, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

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

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

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

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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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

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

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

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

पेकॉन

In German

Schwarze Birke

Pekannuss

In French

Noir Bouleau

Pacanier

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Pecan

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Juglandales

Family

Betulaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Betula

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

4019

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Pecan

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

Black Birch and Pecan Physical Information

Black Birch and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Pecan are as follows:

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

Care of Black Birch and Pecan

Care of Black Birch and Pecan 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 Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.