Black Birch

Plumcot

About Black Birch and Plumcot

Black Birch

Plumcot

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

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

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg

Number of Varieties

4025

0 40000

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-96-9

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Several shades of 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

Palmately Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Transplanting

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

Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply

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

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, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

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

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

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

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Rash, Swelling

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

Immunity

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Fruits

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

Plumcot

In German

Schwarze Birke

Plumcot

In French

Noir Bouleau

plumcot

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

plumcot

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Plumcot

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

plumcot

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Plumcot

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Plumcot

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Ericales

Family

Betulaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Betula

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4025

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Plumcot

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Plumcot

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

Black Birch and Plumcot Physical Information

Black Birch and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Plumcot are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Plumcot flower color:
Plumcot leaf color: Several shades of Green

Care of Black Birch and Plumcot

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