Leatherleaf

Black Birch

About Leatherleaf and Black Birch

Leatherleaf

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Fern

Tree

Origin

South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand

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

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

3040

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Habitat

Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-114-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Odd Pinnate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

By dividing rhizomes, tubers

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

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

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Shade, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune for size control

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, Does not require fertilizer once established

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

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas, Variety of soil types

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover

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

useful as a ground cover

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RUMOHRA adiantiformis

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

leatherleaf fern leathery shieldfern iron fern 7-weeks-fern climbing shield fern

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

leatherleaf

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Leatherleaf

Schwarze Birke

In French

Leatherleaf

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

leatherleaf

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Leatherleaf

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

leatherleaf

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Leatherleaf

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Leatherleaf

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Polypodiopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Polypodiales

Fagales

Family

Dryopteridaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Rumohra

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

5040

1 27800

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Properties of Leatherleaf and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Leatherleaf and Black Birch

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

Leatherleaf and Black Birch Physical Information

Leatherleaf and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf and Black Birch are as follows:

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

Care of Leatherleaf and Black Birch

Care of Leatherleaf and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control 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 Leatherleaf 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.