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What is

Life Span
Biennial  
Biennial  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

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

Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch  
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong  

Number of Varieties
40  
99+
30  
99+

Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils  
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9  
9-11  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
12-9  

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  
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
2,133.60 cm  
20
2,743.20 cm  
8

Minimum Width
762.00 cm  
28
1,500.00 cm  
11

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Brown  
Crimson, Orange Red  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Black  
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
Not Available  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green  
Red, Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available  
Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate  
Lobed  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction  
Pollution, Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Grafting, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches  
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads  

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

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  
Drought, Pollution  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Not Available  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
Not Available  
allergic reaction, Skin irritation  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin  
Not Available  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, 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  
Not Available  

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap  
Root, Seeds  

Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil  
Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'  
BRACHYCHITON rupestris  

Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch  
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree  

In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष  
बोतल ट्री  

In German
Schwarze Birke  
Flaschenbaum  

In French
Noir Bouleau  
Bouteille Arbre  

In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul  
Árbol de la botella  

In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree  
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο  

In Portuguese
Bétula Preto  
Bottle Tree  

In Polish
Czarny Brzoza  
Butelka Drzewo  

In Latin
Niger Caerulus  
Utrem ligno  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fagales  
Malvales  

Family
Betulaceae  
Sterculiaceae  

Genus
Betula  
brachychiton  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Not Available  
Sterculieae  

Subfamily
Not Available  
Sterculioideae  

Number of Species
40  
99+
30  
99+

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Difference Between Black Birch and Bottle Tree

If you are confused whether Black Birch or Bottle Tree are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Black Birch and Bottle Tree Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Black Birch are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year and Nitrogen, whereas for Bottle Tree fertilizers required are Nitrogen. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Black Birch and Bottle Tree if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Black Birch and Bottle Tree

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Black Birch and Bottle Tree. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Black Birch and Bottle Tree as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Black Birch is Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders and Urinary tract problems whereas of Bottle Tree is Not Available. Black Birch has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin while Bottle Tree has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin.

Compare Facts of Black Birch vs Bottle Tree

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Black Birch vs Bottle Tree and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Black Birch are Not Available whereas of Bottle Tree have allergic reaction and Skin irritation respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Black Birch has no showy fruits and Bottle Tree has showy fruits. Also Black Birch is not flowering and Bottle Tree is not flowering . You can compare Black Birch and Bottle Tree facts and facts of other plants too.

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