Dudleya

Black Birch

About Dudleya and Black Birch

Dudleya

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Succulent

Tree

Origin

Western United States, Mexico

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

Types

Dudleya brittonii Dudleya pulverulenta Dudleya farinosa Dudleya caespitosa Dudleya virens

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

3040

0 40000

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Habitat

Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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

Rosette/Stemless

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.60 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Pink

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acuminate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less 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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

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

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

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

Pests and Diseases

Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas

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

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

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

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

Leaves

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

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DUDLEYA

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Chalk Lettuce Chalk dudleya

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Dudleya

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Dudleya

Schwarze Birke

In French

Dudleya

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

dudleya

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Dudleya

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Dudleya

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Dudleya

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Dudley

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Saxifragales

Fagales

Family

Crassulaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Dudleya

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4540

1 27800

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Properties of Dudleya and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Dudleya and Black Birch

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

Dudleya and Black Birch Physical Information

Dudleya and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Black Birch are as follows:

Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Dudleya and Black Birch

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