Black Birch

Strawberry Tree

About Black Birch and Strawberry Tree

Black Birch

Strawberry Tree

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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

Mediterranean

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Arbutus unedo

Number of Varieties

4010

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-98-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-6

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

8, 9, 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 cm1,220.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm610.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Dark 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

Orbiculate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

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

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

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

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, 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

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

Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Fruits

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

झरबेरी पेड़

In German

Schwarze Birke

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Noir Bouleau

arbousier

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Árbol de fresa

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

φράουλα δέντρο

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

medronheiro

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Strawberry Tree

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Ericales

Family

Betulaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Betula

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

402

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Properties of Black Birch and Strawberry Tree

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Strawberry Tree

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

Black Birch and Strawberry Tree Physical Information

Black Birch and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Strawberry Tree are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Black Birch and Strawberry Tree

Care of Black Birch and Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.