Sotol

Black Birch

About Sotol and Black Birch

Sotol

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Southwestern United States, Mexico

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

Types

Common sotol, Bear Grass, Common Sotol, Desert Spoon

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

-40

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Habitat

Desert, Lower slopes

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-154-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

Rosette/Stemless

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

270.00 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Rosette

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water

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

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well 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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

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

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

Leaves

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Paper pulp, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods

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, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DASYLIRION texanum

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Common sotol, Bear Grass, Common Sotol, Desert Spoon

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

sotol

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Dasylirion texanum

Schwarze Birke

In French

sotol

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

sotol

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

sotol

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

sotol

Bétula Preto

In Polish

sotol

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

sotol

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Fagales

Family

Liliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Dasylirion

Betula

Clade

Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Nolinoideae

Number of Species

30040

1 27800

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Properties of Sotol and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Sotol and Black Birch

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

Sotol and Black Birch Physical Information

Sotol and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Sotol height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Sotol and Black Birch are as follows:

Sotol flower color: Yellow
Sotol leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Sotol and Black Birch

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