Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
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A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
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Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Black Currant
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Black Currant
भोज पत्र
In German
Black Currant
Birke
In French
groseille noire
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Abedul
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
bétula
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Brzoza
In Latin
nigrum currants
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Currant and Birch
Season and care of Black Currant and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Currant and Birch Physical Information
Black Currant and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Birch are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
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Care of Black Currant and Birch
Care of Black Currant and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.