Meadow Saffron

Black Birch

About Meadow Saffron and Black Birch

Meadow Saffron

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

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

Types

boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

540

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

12.70 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

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

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Dry root rot, Pest Free

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

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Whiteflies

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Poisonous to grazing animals

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge

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

anti rheumatic, cathartic

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

Root

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

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, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

meadow saffron

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Herbstzeitlose

Schwarze Birke

In French

Colchique d'automne

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Estado de conservación

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

meadow saffron

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Colchicum autumnale

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Colchicum autumnale

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

autumnale

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Fagales

Family

Liliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Colchicum

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

9040

1 27800

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Properties of Meadow Saffron and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Black Birch

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

Meadow Saffron and Black Birch Physical Information

Meadow Saffron and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Black Birch are as follows:

Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Meadow Saffron and Black Birch

Care of Meadow Saffron and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done 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 Meadow Saffron 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.