David Ward

Black Birch

About David Ward and Black Birch

David Ward

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Europe

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

Types

Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

2540

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-3

9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

81.30 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Salmon, Coral

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Rocky Soil

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

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

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, 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, Compost

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

Pests and Diseases

Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Rocky Soil

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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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

Hummingbirds

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins

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

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

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

Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

David Ward, Red Lungwort

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

david ward

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

david ward

Schwarze Birke

In French

david ward

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

david ward

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

david ward

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

david ward

Bétula Preto

In Polish

david ward

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

david ward

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Fagales

Family

Boraginaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Pulmonaria

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

-40

1 27800

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Properties of David Ward and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of David Ward and Black Birch

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

David Ward and Black Birch Physical Information

David Ward and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Black Birch are as follows:

David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of David Ward and Black Birch

Care of David Ward and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward 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.