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Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Biennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

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

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Longleaf is a type of pine

Number of Varieties

403
0 40000
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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils
Dry areas, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-98-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
12-8

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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm1,520.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

762.00 cm610.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Green, Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Needle like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
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Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

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
Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Adequately

In Winter

Average Water
Ample 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

Pruning

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune once the plant is tall enough

Fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Beetles, brown-spot needle blight

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
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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
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
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Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds
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Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
-

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
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Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap
Stem

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
PINUS palustris

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Longleaf Pine

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष
Longleaf Pine

In German

Schwarze Birke
Longleaf Pine

In French

Noir Bouleau
pin des marais

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul
pino de hoja larga

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree
Longleaf πεύκο

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto
Longleaf pinho

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza
Longleaf sosna

In Latin

Niger Caerulus
longleaf pinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida

Order

Fagales
Pinales

Family

Betulaceae
Pinaceae

Genus

Betula
Pinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

-
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

403
1 27800
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Difference Between Black Birch and Longleaf Pine

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

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Importance of Black Birch and Longleaf Pine

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Black Birch and Longleaf Pine. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Black Birch and Longleaf Pine 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 Longleaf Pine is . Black Birch has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin while Longleaf Pine has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin.

Compare Facts of Black Birch vs Longleaf Pine

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