Black Birch

Quickstick

About Black Birch and Quickstick

Black Birch

Quickstick

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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

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

40-

0 40000

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-15

0 99

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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, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Green, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought, Dry Conditions

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Stem Cutting

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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Dry Conditions

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

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

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

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

Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Flowers

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

GLIRICIDIA sepium

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

QUICKSTICK

In German

Schwarze Birke

QUICKSTICK

In French

Noir Bouleau

QUICKSTICK

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

QUICKSTICK

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

QUICKSTICK

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

QuickStick

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

QUICKSTICK

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Quickstick

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Fabales

Family

Betulaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Betula

Gliricidia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Robinieae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

405

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Quickstick

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Quickstick

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

Black Birch and Quickstick Physical Information

Black Birch and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Quickstick are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green

Care of Black Birch and Quickstick

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