Broom

Black Birch

About Broom and Black Birch

Broom

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

-40

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Habitat

open Woodlands, sandy seeps

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-84-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-6

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

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

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Dark Brown, Tan

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of watering

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Semi-Double

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

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bog Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic

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

Flowers

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CYTISUS 'Lena'

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Broom

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Broom

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Besen

Schwarze Birke

In French

balai

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

escoba

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

σκούπα

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

vassoura

Bétula Preto

In Polish

miotła

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

iuniperorum

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Cytisus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

5040

1 27800

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Properties of Broom and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Broom and Black Birch

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

Broom and Black Birch Physical Information

Broom and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Broom and Black Birch are as follows:

Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
Broom leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Broom and Black Birch

Care of Broom and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.