Plumcot

Black Birch

About Plumcot and Black Birch

Plumcot

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

2540

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Habitat

Wet lands

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

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

460.00 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Several shades of Green

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

Palmately Lobed

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

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

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during 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

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

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

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, Apply 10-10-10 amount

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Itchiness, Rash, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Immunity

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

Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Plumcot

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Plumcot

Schwarze Birke

In French

plumcot

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

plumcot

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Plumcot

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

plumcot

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Plumcot

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Plumcot

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Fagales

Family

Rosaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Prunus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

2540

1 27800

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Properties of Plumcot and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Plumcot and Black Birch

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

Plumcot and Black Birch Physical Information

Plumcot and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Plumcot and Black Birch are as follows:

Plumcot flower color:
Plumcot leaf color: Several shades of Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Plumcot and Black Birch

Care of Plumcot and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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.