Persian Violet

Black Birch

About Persian Violet and Black Birch

Persian Violet

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Eastern Africa

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

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

1540

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Habitat

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-124-9

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

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

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

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

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

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

Flowers, Leaves

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, 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

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

persian violet

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

persian violet

Schwarze Birke

In French

persian violet

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Violeta persa

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Persian Violet

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Fagales

Family

Gentianaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Exacum

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

2540

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Black Birch

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

Persian Violet and Black Birch Physical Information

Persian Violet and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Black Birch are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Persian Violet and Black Birch

Care of Persian Violet and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Persian Violet 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.