Sorrel

Black Birch

About Sorrel and Black Birch

Sorrel

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

South America, Argentina, Brazil

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

Types

Oxalis acetosella Oxalis adenophylla Oxalis albicans Oxalis alpina

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

-40

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Habitat

Deep, Hardwood forests

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-94-9

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AHS Heat Zone

8-6

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Obcordate

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

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

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, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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, Apply N-P-K

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

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

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

Beautification, Cottage Garden, 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

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

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, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OXALIS articulata

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Sorrel, Wood Sorrel

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

sorrel

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Sauerampfer

Schwarze Birke

In French

oseille

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

alazán

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

οξαλίδα

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

alazão

Bétula Preto

In Polish

szczaw

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

varii,

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Oxalidales

Fagales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Oxalis

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

90040

1 27800

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Properties of Sorrel and Black Birch

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Season and Care of Sorrel and Black Birch

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

Sorrel and Black Birch Physical Information

Sorrel and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Sorrel and Black Birch are as follows:

Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Sorrel and Black Birch

Care of Sorrel and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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 Sorrel 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.