Sasanqua

Black Birch

About Sasanqua and Black Birch

Sasanqua

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Japan

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

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

1540

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-94-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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

240.00 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

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

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

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

Fertilizers

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

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

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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

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

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

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

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, Seeds

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

sasanqua

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

sasanqua

Schwarze Birke

In French

sasanqua

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

sasanqua

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

sasanqua

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Sasankya

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Sasankya

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Sasankya

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Fagales

Family

Theaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Camellia

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

25040

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Black Birch

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

Sasanqua and Black Birch Physical Information

Sasanqua and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Black Birch are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Sasanqua and Black Birch

Care of Sasanqua and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sasanqua 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.