Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Asia, Australia, Europe, North Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Chinese Privet, Amur Privet, Regal Border Privet
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Not Available
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Late Autumn, Late Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Autumn
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, 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
Compost, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Clearwing Moth, Eriophyid mite, Mites, Scale, Scale insects, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Restores Hair Colour
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Chronic fatigue, Cold, constipation, Fever, Headache, Heart problems, Immunity, Insomnia, Liver problems, Swelling, treating tumours
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 in herbal medicines
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Landscape
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Ligustrum vulgare
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Privet
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Privet
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Liguster
Schwarze Birke
In French
Troène
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Ligustrum
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
αγριομύρτια
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Ligustrum
Bétula Preto
In Polish
ligustr
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
privet
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Oleaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Privet and Black Birch
Season and care of Privet and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Privet and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Privet season is Late Autumn and Late Winter and Black Birch season is Late Autumn and Late Winter. The type of soil for Privet is Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Privet is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Privet and Black Birch Physical Information
Privet and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Privet height is 350.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Privet and Black Birch are as follows:
Care of Privet and Black Birch
Care of Privet and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Privet pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, 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 Privet 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.