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About Ninebark and Black Birch


About Black Birch and Ninebark


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
70  
99+
40  
99+

Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides  
Hills, Moist Soils  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8  
4-9  

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 cm  
99+
2,133.60 cm  
20

Minimum Width
-  
762.00 cm  
28

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
-  
No  

Season

Plant Season
-  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
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
-  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
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  
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
-  
No  

Edible Fruit
-  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
-  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
-  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
-  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
-  
No  

Showy Foliage
-  
Yes  

Showy Bark
-  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
-  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
-  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
-  
No  

Self-Sowing
-  
No  

Attracts
-  
Ants, Aphids, Birds  

Allergy
-  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
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
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
-  
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  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Rosales  
Fagales  

Family
Rosaceae  
Betulaceae  

Genus
Physocarpus  
Betula  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Neillieae  
-  

Subfamily
Amygdaloideae  
-  

Number of Species
20  
99+
40  
99+

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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:

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.

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