Red Maple Tree

Black Birch

About Red Maple Tree and Black Birch

Red Maple Tree

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

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

Types

Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

12040

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Habitat

Forests, Wide range of ecological site

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

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

1,220.00 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Brown

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Maple shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

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

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Soil Compaction

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

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

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year

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

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

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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

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Wildlife

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

Whole plant

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACER rubrum

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Northern Red Maple, Red Maple

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

लाल मेपल के पेड़

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Red Maple Tree

Schwarze Birke

In French

Red Maple Tree

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Árbol de arce rojo

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Red Maple Tree

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Árvore de bordo vermelho

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Red Maple Tree

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Rubrum Maple ligno

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Fagales

Family

Aceraceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Acer

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

12840

1 27800

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Properties of Red Maple Tree and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Black Birch. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Red Maple Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Red Maple Tree has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Black Birch has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery 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 Red Maple Tree and Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Black Birch

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

Red Maple Tree and Black Birch Physical Information

Red Maple Tree and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Black Birch are as follows:

Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Red Maple Tree and Black Birch

Care of Red Maple Tree and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree 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.