Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
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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
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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
Flower Color
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Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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
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Leaf Shape
Palmate
Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Attracts
-
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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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:
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.