Black Birch

Silver Dollar

About Black Birch and Silver Dollar

Black Birch

Silver Dollar

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants

Origin

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

Southwestern United States

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

4020

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-97-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-1

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

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

White, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

White, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

White, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

reseeds, 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

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

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Frost

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

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens

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

Air purification

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

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

AGAVE toumeyana

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Honesty , Chinese Money

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

silver dollar

In German

Schwarze Birke

Einjähriges Silberblatt

In French

Noir Bouleau

Monnaie-du-Pape

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

planta de la plata

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

silver dollar

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

silver dollar

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Miesiącznica roczna

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

silver dollar

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Brassicales

Family

Betulaceae

Agavaceae

Genus

Betula

Lunaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4050

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Silver Dollar

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Silver Dollar

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

Black Birch and Silver Dollar Physical Information

Black Birch and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Silver Dollar are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green

Care of Black Birch and Silver Dollar

Care of Black Birch and Silver Dollar 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 Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.