Black Birch

Silverberry

About Black Birch and Silverberry

Black Birch

Silverberry

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

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

North America, Alaska, Canada

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

4010

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-92-6

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

6-1

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm90.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Lanceolate

Thorns

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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

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Hardwood Cuttings, 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, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

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

Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Leaf spot, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

Scale Insects

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai

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

Fixes Nitrogen

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

Cancer, Salve

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

ELAEAGNUS commutata

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Silverberry, Wolf-Willow

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

Silverberry

In German

Schwarze Birke

Silverberry

In French

Noir Bouleau

Silverberry

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Silverberry

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Silverberry

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Silverberry

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Silverberry

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Silverberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Rhamnales

Family

Betulaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Betula

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Elaeagnoideae

Number of Species

4070

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Silverberry

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Silverberry

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

Black Birch and Silverberry Physical Information

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

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color:

Care of Black Birch and Silverberry

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