Black Birch

Persian Violet

About Black Birch and Persian Violet

Black Birch

Persian Violet

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

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

Eastern Africa

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

4015

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-911-12

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

H1, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Purple, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light 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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

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 ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

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

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

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

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

EXACUM affine

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

German Violet, Persian Violet

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

persian violet

In German

Schwarze Birke

persian violet

In French

Noir Bouleau

persian violet

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Violeta persa

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Περσικό Violet

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Violeta persa

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Persian Violet

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

hyacinthum Persarum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Gentianales

Family

Betulaceae

Gentianaceae

Genus

Betula

Exacum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

4025

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Persian Violet

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Persian Violet

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

Black Birch and Persian Violet Physical Information

Black Birch and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Persian Violet are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Black Birch and Persian Violet

Care of Black Birch and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.