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About Night Blooming Jasmine and Black Birch


About Black Birch and Night Blooming Jasmine


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Biennial   

Type
Shrub   
Tree   

Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean   
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States   

Types
Not Available   
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
40   
99+

Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions   
Hills, Moist Soils   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12   
4-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
13, 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   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm   
99+
2,133.60 cm   
20

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
762.00 cm   
28

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Light Green   
Yellow, Brown   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Pinnate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
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   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height, Remove dead branches   
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches   

Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, light feeding and water solubles   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available   

Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative   
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
Flowers   
Bark, Leaves, Sap   

Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.   
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical   
Feature Plant, Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CESTRUM nocturnum   
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'   

Common Name
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine   
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch   

In Hindi
रातरानी   
काले बर्च वृक्ष   

In German
Nachtjasmin   
Schwarze Birke   

In French
jasmin de nuit   
Noir Bouleau   

In Spanish
dama de noche   
Negro del árbol de abedul   

In Greek
νύχτα γιασεμιά   
Μαύρο Birch Tree   

In Portuguese
jasmim-da-noite   
Bétula Preto   

In Polish
noc kwitnący jaśmin   
Czarny Brzoza   

In Latin
nox Aenean virent   
Niger Caerulus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Solanales   
Fagales   

Family
Solanaceae   
Betulaceae   

Genus
Cestrum   
Betula   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
40   
99+

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Properties of Night Blooming Jasmine and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Night Blooming Jasmine and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Night Blooming Jasmine and Black Birch. Night Blooming Jasmine doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Night Blooming Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Night Blooming Jasmine has allergic reactions like Asthma and Respiratory problems and Black Birch has allergic reactions like Asthma and Respiratory problems. 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 Night Blooming Jasmine and Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Black Birch

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

Night Blooming Jasmine and Black Birch Physical Information

Night Blooming Jasmine and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Night Blooming Jasmine height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Night Blooming Jasmine and Black Birch are as follows:

Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Black Birch

Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Night Blooming Jasmine pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height and Remove dead branches 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 Night Blooming Jasmine 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.

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