Cowpea

Black Birch

About Cowpea and Black Birch

Cowpea

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Africa

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

Types

Yardlong Bean Black-Eyed Peas Catjang Dixie Lee Pea

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

540

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Lavender

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Purple

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Purple

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Deltoid

Pinnate

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

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

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

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

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

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Legume allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Diuretic, Stomachic

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

Seedpod, Seeds

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

VIGNA unguiculata

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Blackeyed Pea Cowpea

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

लोबिया

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

cowpea

Schwarze Birke

In French

niébé

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

caupí

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

cowpea

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Koopea

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Koopea

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Koopea

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Vigna

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

9040

1 27800

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Properties of Cowpea and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Cowpea and Black Birch

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

Cowpea and Black Birch Physical Information

Cowpea and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Cowpea and Black Birch are as follows:

Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Cowpea and Black Birch

Care of Cowpea and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cowpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Cowpea 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.