Softstem Bulrush

Black Birch

About Softstem Bulrush and Black Birch

Softstem Bulrush

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Tree

Origin

North America

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

Types

Grass

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

540

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Habitat

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 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

270.00 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Olive

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Olive

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Olive

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

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

Poorly Drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

occasional watering once established

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

Poorly Drained

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

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Itchiness

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

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

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

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Used As Food

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Water Gardens

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Softstem Bulrush

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Softstem Bulrush

Schwarze Birke

In French

Softstem Bulrush

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Softstem Bulrush

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Softstem Bulrush

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Softstem Bulrush

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Softstem Bulrush

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Softstem Bulrush

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Fagales

Family

Cyperaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Schoenoplectus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3540

1 27800

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Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Black Birch

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

Softstem Bulrush and Black Birch Physical Information

Softstem Bulrush and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Black Birch are as follows:

Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Black Birch

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.