Crocus

Black Birch

About Crocus and Black Birch

Crocus

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Bulb, Flowering Plants

Tree

Origin

Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China

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

Types

Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

9040

0 40000

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Habitat

Scrubs, Woods

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-84-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.00 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

5.10 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry

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

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

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

Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

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

Arthritis, Gout

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

Whole plant

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Crocus Longiflorus

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Crocus

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Crocus

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Krokus

Schwarze Birke

In French

Crocus

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Azafrán

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

κρόκος

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Açafrão

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Krokus

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Erocum

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Fagales

Family

Iridaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Crocus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Crocoideae

Number of Species

9040

1 27800

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Properties of Crocus and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Crocus and Black Birch

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

Crocus and Black Birch Physical Information

Crocus and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Black Birch are as follows:

Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Crocus and Black Birch

Care of Crocus and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning 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 Crocus 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.