Ram's Horn

Black Birch

About Ram's Horn and Black Birch

Ram's Horn

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas

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

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

1040

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Habitat

Cultivated Beds

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 4

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 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

30.50 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

61.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Orange, Lavender, Plum

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

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, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively

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

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Moist, Sandy

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loam, Moist, Sandy

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

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

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

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

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, Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye

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, Hanging Basket

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PROBOSCIDEA louisianica

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Ram's Horn

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Proboscidea louisianica

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Proboscidea louisianica

Schwarze Birke

In French

PROBOSCIDEA louisianica

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

louisianica PROBOSCIDEA

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

proboscidea louisianica

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

proboscidea louisianica

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Proboscidea louisianica

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

proboscidea louisianica

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Fagales

Family

Pedaliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Proboscidea

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

540

1 27800

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Properties of Ram's Horn and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Black Birch

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

Ram's Horn and Black Birch Physical Information

Ram's Horn and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Black Birch are as follows:

Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Ram's Horn and Black Birch

Care of Ram's Horn and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn 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.