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What is

Life Span

Biennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

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

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Fuyu Persimmons Hachiya Persimmons Among(Ye mon) Maru Persimmons

Number of Varieties

4030
0 40000
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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils
Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-96-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
10-7

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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm760.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

762.00 cm550.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown
Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black
Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
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
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Clay, Loam

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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds
Birds

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification

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
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Cosmetics

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष
Japanese Persimmon

In German

Schwarze Birke
Japanese Persimmon

In French

Noir Bouleau
Persimmon japonais

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul
El caqui japonés

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto
Persimmon japonês

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza
japoński Persimmon

In Latin

Niger Caerulus
Persimmon Italica

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Ericales

Family

Betulaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Betula
Diospyros

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

407
1 27800
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Difference Between Black Birch and Japanese Persimmon

If you are confused whether Black Birch or Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply N-P-K. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Black Birch and Japanese Persimmon if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Black Birch and Japanese Persimmon

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Black Birch and Japanese Persimmon. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Black Birch and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant and Laxative. Black Birch has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin while Japanese Persimmon has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin.

Compare Facts of Black Birch vs Japanese Persimmon

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