Tabebuia

Black Birch

About Tabebuia and Black Birch

Tabebuia

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

South America, Brazil

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

Types

Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

2540

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Habitat

Dry areas, Forest edges

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-124-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 13, 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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Sandy Brown

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally

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

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

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

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

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

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

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

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

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

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, Wood

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HANDROANTHUS billbergii

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Guayacán, Tabebuia

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Tabebuia

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Tabebuia

Schwarze Birke

In French

Tabebuia

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Tabebuia

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Tabebuia

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Tabebuia

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Tabebuia

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Tabebuia

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Fagales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Tabebuia

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6740

1 27800

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Properties of Tabebuia and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Tabebuia and Black Birch

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

Tabebuia and Black Birch Physical Information

Tabebuia and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Black Birch are as follows:

Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Tabebuia and Black Birch

Care of Tabebuia and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Tabebuia 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.