Kokum

Black Birch

About Kokum and Black Birch

Kokum

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

India

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

Types

Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

-40

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Habitat

Foot Hills, Tropical regions

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

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

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

500.00 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

10.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Dark Pink

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Burgundy

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Copper

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Olive, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong-lanceolate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment

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

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

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

Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs

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

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair

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

Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion

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

Fruits

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Garcinia indica

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Kokum

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Kokum

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Kokum

Schwarze Birke

In French

Kokum

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Kokum

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Kokum

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Kokum

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Kokum

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Kokum

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Fagales

Family

Zamiaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Garcinia

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Garcinieae

Subfamily

Clusioideae

Number of Species

140

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Properties of Kokum and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Kokum and Black Birch

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

Kokum and Black Birch Physical Information

Kokum and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Black Birch are as follows:

Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Kokum and Black Birch

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