Dutch Iris

Black Birch

About Dutch Iris and Black Birch

Dutch Iris

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Herbaceous Perennial

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Bearded Iris

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

5040

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Habitat

meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

12.70 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Gray Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Yellow green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Sword-like

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Plants

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

Clay, 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 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

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

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria, fungus, 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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

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

Flowers, Root

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Basketary, Used for fragrance

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

IRIS 'Apollo'

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Dutch Iris

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Dutch Iris

Schwarze Birke

In French

Dutch Iris

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Dutch Iris

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Dutch Iris

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Dutch Iris

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Dutch Iris

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Dutch Iris

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Fagales

Family

Iridaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Iris

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Number of Species

30040

1 27800

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Properties of Dutch Iris and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Black Birch

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

Dutch Iris and Black Birch Physical Information

Dutch Iris and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Black Birch are as follows:

Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Dutch Iris and Black Birch

Care of Dutch Iris and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done 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 Dutch Iris 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.