Black Birch

Vinca

About Black Birch and Vinca

Black Birch

Vinca

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

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

Madagascar

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color

Number of Varieties

4030

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-99-15

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-1

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm30.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm60.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Pink, Magenta, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

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

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

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

Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

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

Prune ocassionally

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot

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

Butterflies

Allergy

Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

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

Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Whole plant

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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

Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

CATHARANTHUS roseus

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

Vinca

In German

Schwarze Birke

Vinca

In French

Noir Bouleau

Vinca

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

Vinca

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

Vinca

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Vinca

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Vinca

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

Galium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Gentianales

Family

Betulaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Betula

Catharanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4051

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Vinca

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

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Vinca

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

Black Birch and Vinca Physical Information

Black Birch and Vinca physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Vinca are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Vinca leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Black Birch and Vinca

Care of Black Birch and Vinca 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 Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vinca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.