About Pride of India and Black Birch

Pride of India

Black Birch

About Black Birch and Pride of India

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China

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

Types

Not Available

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

Not Available

99+

Habitat

Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-13

4-9

AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

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

610.00 cm

99+

2,133.60 cm

Minimum Width

910.00 cm

762.00 cm

Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown, Chocolate

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Copper

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Copper

Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval to egg shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Wet Site

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Spores

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots

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

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Not Available

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Yes

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes

Not Available

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Good for skin

Edible Uses

Sometimes

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar

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

Leaves

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

जरुल

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Königinblume

Schwarze Birke

In French

lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Banabá Plant

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Lagerstroemia speciosa

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Resedá-gigante

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Lagerstremia wspaniała

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Lagerstroemia speciosa

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Fagales

Family

Lythraceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Lagerstroemia

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Not Available

Subfamily

Not Available

Number of Species

Not Available

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Properties of Pride of India and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Pride of India and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Pride of India and Black Birch. Pride of India doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Pride of India does not have fragrant flowers. Pride of India has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing and Sore eyes and Black Birch has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing and Sore eyes. 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 Pride of India and Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pride of India and Black Birch

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

Pride of India and Black Birch Physical Information

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

Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Pride of India and Black Birch

Care of Pride of India and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots 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 Pride of India 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.