Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
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Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
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
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
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Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
BETULA nigra
Common Name
Kokum
River Birch
In Hindi
Kokum
River Birch
In German
Kokum
Fluss Birch
In French
Kokum
Birch river
In Spanish
Kokum
river Birch
In Greek
Kokum
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
Kokum
river Birch
In Polish
Kokum
Rzeka Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kokum and River Birch
Season and care of Kokum and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Kokum and River Birch Physical Information
Kokum and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and River Birch are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Kokum and River Birch
Care of Kokum and River Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum 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 Kokum 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.