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About Pink Ipe and Black Birch


About Black Birch and Pink Ipe


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Biennial  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil  
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States  

Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus  
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch  

Number of Varieties
10  
99+
40  
99+

Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas  
Hills, Moist Soils  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
4-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12-8  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 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
Upright/Erect  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
910.00 cm  
99+
2,133.60 cm  
20

Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
762.00 cm  
28

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender  
Yellow, Brown  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown  
Black  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
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  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed  
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
Pests and diseases free  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
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
Intestinal irritations  
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 as a spice  
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus  
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'  

Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia  
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch  

In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe  
काले बर्च वृक्ष  

In German
rosa Ipe  
Schwarze Birke  

In French
rose Ipe  
Noir Bouleau  

In Spanish
Pink Ipe  
Negro del árbol de abedul  

In Greek
ροζ Ipe  
Μαύρο Birch Tree  

In Portuguese
rosa Ipe  
Bétula Preto  

In Polish
różowy Ipe  
Czarny Brzoza  

In Latin
Pink Ipe  
Niger Caerulus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Lamiales  
Fagales  

Family
Bignoniaceae  
Betulaceae  

Genus
Handroanthus  
Betula  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Tecomeae  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
30  
99+
40  
99+

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Properties of Pink Ipe and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Black Birch

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

Pink Ipe and Black Birch Physical Information

Pink Ipe and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Black Birch are as follows:

Care of Pink Ipe and Black Birch

Care of Pink Ipe and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Pink Ipe 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.

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