Black Birch

Toadflax

About Black Birch and Toadflax

Black Birch

Toadflax

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants

Origin

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

Morocco

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Linaria vulgaris

Number of Varieties

40150

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-93-10

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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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm12.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

White, Yellow, Purple, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

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

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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

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

Fertilizers

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

Balanced liquid fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Powdery mildew

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

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, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, 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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Mixed Border, Rock Garden

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

LINARIA maroccana

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

Toadflax

In German

Schwarze Birke

Toadflax

In French

Noir Bouleau

Toadflax

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Toadflax

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Toadflax

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Linária

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Toadflax

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Toadflax

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Scrophulariales

Family

Betulaceae

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Betula

Linaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Antirrhineae

Subfamily

Number of Species

40250

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Toadflax

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Toadflax

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

Black Birch and Toadflax Physical Information

Black Birch and Toadflax physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Toadflax are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green

Care of Black Birch and Toadflax

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