Ninebark

Black Birch

About Ninebark and Black Birch

Ninebark

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Center Glow ninebark, Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

7040

0 40000

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Habitat

Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-84-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

-762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Palmate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Moderate

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Adequately

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, 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 year

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

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

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

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

Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility

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

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHYSOCARPUS

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Ninebark

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Ninebark

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Ninebark

Schwarze Birke

In French

Physocarpe

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

ninebark

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

ninebark

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

ninebark

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Ninebark

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Ninebark

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Fagales

Family

Rosaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Physocarpus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Neillieae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

2040

1 27800

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Properties of Ninebark and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Ninebark and Black Birch

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

Ninebark and Black Birch Physical Information

Ninebark and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Black Birch are as follows:

Ninebark flower color:
Ninebark leaf color:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Ninebark and Black Birch

Care of Ninebark and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.