Toadflax

Black Birch

About Toadflax and Black Birch

Toadflax

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Tree

Origin

Morocco

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

Types

Linaria vulgaris

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

15040

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Habitat

Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-104-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

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

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

12.70 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Violet

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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

Balanced liquid fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Powdery mildew

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

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, pollinators

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, 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

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Rock Garden

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LINARIA maroccana

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Toadflax

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Toadflax

Schwarze Birke

In French

Toadflax

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Toadflax

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Toadflax

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Linária

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Toadflax

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Toadflax

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Fagales

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Linaria

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Antirrhineae

Subfamily

Number of Species

25040

1 27800

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Properties of Toadflax and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Toadflax and Black Birch

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

Toadflax and Black Birch Physical Information

Toadflax and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Black Birch are as follows:

Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Toadflax and Black Birch

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