Black Birch

Red Currant

About Black Birch and Red Currant

Black Birch

Red Currant

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

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

Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer

Number of Varieties

403

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-93-8

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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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm120.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

White, Red, Pink, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Yellow, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Maple shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring

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

Divison, Seedlings

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

occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

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

Citrus, Fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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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

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

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

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

Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Fruits, Whole plant

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

RIBES rubrum

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Red Currant

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

Red Currant

In German

Schwarze Birke

Rote Johannisbeere

In French

Noir Bouleau

Groseille

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Grosella

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Κόκκινη σταφίδα

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Groselha

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Porzeczkowy

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

red RIBES

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Rosales

Family

Betulaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Betula

Ribes

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

40150

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Red Currant

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Red Currant

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

Black Birch and Red Currant Physical Information

Black Birch and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Red Currant are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green

Care of Black Birch and Red Currant

Care of Black Birch and Red Currant 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 Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.