Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
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
Pink, Lavender, Violet
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lyrate-pinnatilobed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Ascochyta blight, Bacterial Blight, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic
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, Shoots
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EMILIA sonchifolia
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Consumption Weed, Lilac Tasselflower, Shaving Brush
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Shaving Brush
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Rasierpinsel
Schwarze Birke
In French
Blaireau
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Brocha de afeitar
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Βούρτσα ξυρίσματος
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Pincel de barba
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Pędzel do golenia
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Tondenti Peniculus
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Shaving Brush and Black Birch
Season and care of Shaving Brush and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Shaving Brush and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shaving Brush season is Summer and Black Birch season is Summer. The type of soil for Shaving Brush is Clay, Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shaving Brush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Shaving Brush and Black Birch Physical Information
Shaving Brush and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Shaving Brush height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Shaving Brush and Black Birch are as follows:
Shaving Brush flower color: Pink, Lavender and Violet
Shaving Brush leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Shaving Brush and Black Birch
Care of Shaving Brush and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shaving Brush 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 Shaving Brush 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.