About Black Birch and Pride of India

Black Birch

Pride of India

About Pride of India and Black Birch

What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Not Available

Number of Varieties

99+

Not Available

Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-9

10-13

AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-9

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

H1, H2

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm

610.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

762.00 cm

910.00 cm

Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Sandy Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Red, Copper

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval to egg shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Spores

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

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

Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots

Fertilizers

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

Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Not Available

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Yes

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Not Available

allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

Yes

Sometimes

Environmental Uses

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

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, 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

Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Leaves

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

जरुल

In German

Schwarze Birke

Königinblume

In French

Noir Bouleau

lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Banabá Plant

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Lagerstroemia speciosa

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Resedá-gigante

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Lagerstremia wspaniała

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Lagerstroemia speciosa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Myrtales

Family

Betulaceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Betula

Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Rosids

Tribe

Not Available

Subfamily

Not Available

Number of Species

99+

Not Available

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Properties of Black Birch and Pride of India

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Pride of India

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

Black Birch and Pride of India Physical Information

Black Birch and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Pride of India are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Black Birch and Pride of India

Care of Black Birch and Pride of India 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 Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.