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About Natal Plum and Black Birch

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
1.2 Type
Shrub
Tree
1.3 Origin
Southern Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
1.4 Types
Carissa Carandas
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
40
Rank: 59 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
Hills, Moist Soils
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
12-9
9-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
H2, 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
1.9 Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
60.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
2,133.60 cm
Rank: 20 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
60.00 cm
Rank: 96 (Overall)
762.00 cm
Rank: 28 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
White
Yellow, Brown
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Black
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Oval to roundish
Pinnate
2.4 Thorns
15% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
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3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Slow
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
46% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
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3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 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
4.8 Fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
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5.2.2 Edible Fruit
9% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
25% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
55% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
40% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
7% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
11% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
14% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
14% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
10% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
10% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
52% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
60% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
11% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
41% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
11% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
3% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
6% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
50% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
58% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
5.12 Allergy
Mildly Toxic
Not Available
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
6.1.3 Edible Uses
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6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Sap
6.2.3 Other Uses
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
39% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
9% List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
All List of Trees Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
7.2 Common Name
Large Num-Num
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
7.2.1 In Hindi
नेटाल बेर
काले बर्च वृक्ष
7.2.2 In German
Natal Plum
Schwarze Birke
7.2.3 In French
natal Plum
Noir Bouleau
7.2.4 In Spanish
Ciruela Natal
Negro del árbol de abedul
7.2.5 In Greek
Natal Plum
Μαύρο Birch Tree
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Natal Plum
Bétula Preto
7.2.7 In Polish
Natal Plum
Czarny Brzoza
7.2.8 In Latin
Natal Plum
Niger Caerulus
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Gentianales
Fagales
8.5 Family
Apocynaceae
Betulaceae
8.6 Genus
Carissa
Betula
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
Carisseae
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Natal Plum and Black Birch

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

Season and Care of Natal Plum and Black Birch

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

Natal Plum and Black Birch Physical Information

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

  • Natal Plum flower color: White

  • Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green

  • Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown

  • Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Natal Plum and Black Birch

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