Kale

River Birch

About Kale and River Birch

Kale

River Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

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

Number of Varieties

103

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Habitat

gardens, Tropical regions

bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-114-9

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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 cm1,220.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm1,220.00 cm

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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

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

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, Sand

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

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae

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

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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

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Allergy

Skin irritation

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Erosion control, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

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

Common Name

Kale

River Birch

In Hindi

गोभी

River Birch

In German

Grünkohl

Fluss Birch

In French

Chou frisé

Birch river

In Spanish

Col rizada

river Birch

In Greek

Λάχανο

ποταμός Birch

In Portuguese

Couve

river Birch

In Polish

Kapusta włoska

Rzeka Birch

In Latin

kale

Betula

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

1503

1 27800

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Properties of Kale and River Birch

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

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Season and Care of Kale and River Birch

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

Kale and River Birch Physical Information

Kale and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and River Birch are as follows:

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

Care of Kale and River Birch

Care of Kale and River Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.