Pachysandra

Black Birch

About Pachysandra and Black Birch

Pachysandra

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

China, Japan

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

Types

Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

240

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Habitat

Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Prostrate/Trailing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

6.00 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Toothed

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs more water during establishment

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

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, pollinators

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

allergic reaction

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes

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

Fruits

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Groundcover

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PACHYSANDRA terminalis

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

pachysandra

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Ysander

Schwarze Birke

In French

pachysandra

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Pachysandra

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Pachysandra

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Pachysandra

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Runianka

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Pachysandra

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Buxales

Fagales

Family

Buxaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Pachysandra

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

sarcococceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

540

1 27800

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Properties of Pachysandra and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Pachysandra and Black Birch

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

Pachysandra and Black Birch Physical Information

Pachysandra and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Black Birch are as follows:

Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Pachysandra and Black Birch

Care of Pachysandra and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Pachysandra 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.