Norway Maple

Black Birch

About Norway Maple and Black Birch

Norway Maple

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Europe

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

Types

Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

12840

0 40000

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Habitat

Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-74-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

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

1,220.00 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

910.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan, Sandy Brown

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Maple shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

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

Pests and Diseases

Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

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

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, Wood

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, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACER platanoides

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Norway Maple

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

नॉर्वे मेपल

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Spitzahorn

Schwarze Birke

In French

Norvège Maple

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Noruega arce

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Νεροπλάτανος

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Noruega bordo

Bétula Preto

In Polish

klon zwyczajny

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Acer platanoides

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Fagales

Family

Aceraceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Acer

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1040

1 27800

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Properties of Norway Maple and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Norway Maple and Black Birch

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

Norway Maple and Black Birch Physical Information

Norway Maple and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Norway Maple and Black Birch are as follows:

Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Norway Maple and Black Birch

Care of Norway Maple and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Norway Maple 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.