Black Birch

Sweet William

About Black Birch and Sweet William

Black Birch

Sweet William

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Biennial and Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants

Origin

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

Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

Number of Varieties

401600

0 40000

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm45.00 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

White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Long Linear

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

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

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

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden

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

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Whole plant

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Food for animals

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

स्वीट विलियम

In German

Schwarze Birke

Bartn

In French

Noir Bouleau

sweet william

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Guillermo dulce

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

είδος γαρύφαλλου

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

william doce

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

słodki William

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

amaranthus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Betulaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Betula

Dianthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4075

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Sweet William

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Sweet William

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

Black Birch and Sweet William Physical Information

Black Birch and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Sweet William are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Black Birch and Sweet William

Care of Black Birch and Sweet William 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 Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.