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About China Aster and Black Birch

What is

Life Span

Annual
Biennial

Type

Flowering Plants
Tree

Origin

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

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

3540
0 40000
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Habitat

Cold Regions
Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-9
0 99
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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
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

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm2,133.60 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

25.40 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
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

Light Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular 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
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Alternate Days
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, 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

Compost, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

fungus
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Asthma
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-

Beauty Benefits

-
Good for skin

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism
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

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

China Aster
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर
काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

China Aster
Schwarze Birke

In French

Chine Aster
Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

aster de China
Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Κίνα Aster
Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

China Aster
Bétula Preto

In Polish

Chiny Aster
Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Sinis Aster
Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales
Fagales

Family

Asteraceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Callistephus
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Astereae
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Subfamily

Asteroideae
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Number of Species

1540
1 27800
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Properties of China Aster and Black Birch

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

Season and Care of China Aster and Black Birch

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

China Aster and Black Birch Physical Information

China Aster and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Black Birch are as follows:

  • China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet

  • China Aster leaf color: Green

  • Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown

  • Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of China Aster and Black Birch

Care of China Aster and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.