Thyme

Black Birch

About Thyme and Black Birch

Thyme

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

Asia, Europe

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

Types

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

30040

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

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

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

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

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

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

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling

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

Whole plant

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

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, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Thyme

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Thymian

Schwarze Birke

In French

Thym

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Tomillo

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

θυμάρι

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Tomilho

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Tymianek

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Thymum

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Labiatae

Betulaceae

Genus

Thymus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

35040

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Black Birch

Season and care of Thyme and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Black Birch season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Thyme and Black Birch Physical Information

Thyme and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Black Birch are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Thyme and Black Birch

Care of Thyme and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning 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 Thyme 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.