Kale

Black Birch

About Kale and Black Birch

Kale

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

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

Types

Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

1040

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Habitat

gardens, Tropical regions

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-114-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

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

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

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

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

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

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period

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

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 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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

Bees

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Skin irritation

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

Whole plant

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Kale

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

गोभी

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Grünkohl

Schwarze Birke

In French

Chou frisé

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Col rizada

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Λάχανο

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Couve

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Kapusta włoska

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

kale

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Brassicales

Fagales

Family

Brassicaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Brassica

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

15040

1 27800

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Properties of Kale and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Kale and Black Birch

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

Kale and Black Birch Physical Information

Kale and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Black Birch are as follows:

Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Kale and Black Birch

Care of Kale and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale 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 Kale 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.