Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
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Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
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Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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:
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.