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About Bugleweed and Black Birch


About Black Birch and Bugleweed


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Biennial  

Type
Perennial  
Tree  

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

Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle  
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch  

Number of Varieties
100  
99+
40  
99+

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods  
Hills, Moist Soils  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9  
4-9  

AHS Heat Zone
9*1  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
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
Mat-forming  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.20 cm  
2,133.60 cm  
20

Minimum Width
45.70 cm  
762.00 cm  
28

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue  
Yellow, Brown  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Black  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Average  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
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  

In Summer
Average Water  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  
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  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
Showy  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
Yes  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Bees, Flies  
Ants, Aphids, Birds  

Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin  

Edible Uses
-  
Yes  

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

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems  
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, Root  
Bark, Leaves, Sap  

Other Uses
-  
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil  

Used As Indoor Plant
-  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'  
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'  

Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed  
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch  

In Hindi
Hydrangea  
काले बर्च वृक्ष  

In German
Hortensie  
Schwarze Birke  

In French
Hortensia  
Noir Bouleau  

In Spanish
Hortensia  
Negro del árbol de abedul  

In Greek
υδραγεία  
Μαύρο Birch Tree  

In Portuguese
Hortênsia  
Bétula Preto  

In Polish
Hortensja  
Czarny Brzoza  

In Latin
Hibiscus  
Niger Caerulus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
-  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
-  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
-  
Fagales  

Family
Lamiaceae  
Betulaceae  

Genus
-  
Betula  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
40  
40  
99+

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Properties of Bugleweed and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Bugleweed and Black Birch

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

Bugleweed and Black Birch Physical Information

Bugleweed and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Black Birch are as follows:

Care of Bugleweed and Black Birch

Care of Bugleweed and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed 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 Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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