Black Birch

Sarcococca confusa

About Black Birch and Sarcococca confusa

Black Birch

Sarcococca confusa

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

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

China

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

403

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Banks, Slopes

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

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

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm90.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm120.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

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

Early Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

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

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

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

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

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

Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Sooty Mold

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, 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

Food for birds

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Food for animals, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

SARCOCOCCA confusa

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Sweet Box

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

Sarcococca confusa

In German

Schwarze Birke

Sarcococca verwirrt

In French

Noir Bouleau

Sarcococca confus

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Sarcococca confundido

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Sarcococca συγχέεται

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Sarcococca confuso

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

sarcococca mylić

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

confusa Sarcococca

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Buxales

Family

Betulaceae

Buxaceae

Genus

Betula

Sarcococca

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4020

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Sarcococca confusa

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Sarcococca confusa

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

Black Birch and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information

Black Birch and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green

Care of Black Birch and Sarcococca confusa

Care of Black Birch and Sarcococca confusa 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 Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.