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What is

Life Span

Biennial
Biennial

Type

Tree
Perennial

Origin

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

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Number of Varieties

4025
0 40000
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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-98-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
10-6

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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm15.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

762.00 cm25.40 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black
Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
-

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Alternate

Thorns

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
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline

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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought

Facts

Flowers

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
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

-
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin
Skin irritation, Skin Problems

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
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
OENOTHERA mexicana

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष
Mexican primrose

In German

Schwarze Birke
Rosa Nachtkerze

In French

Noir Bouleau
Mexican primrose

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul
Primrose mexicana

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree
Μεξικού Primrose

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto
Mexican Primrose

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza
Mexican Primrose

In Latin

Niger Caerulus
Mexicanus Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Myrtales

Family

Betulaceae
Onagraceae

Genus

Betula
Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Onagreae

Subfamily

-
Onagroideae

Number of Species

40145
1 27800
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Difference Between Black Birch and Mexican primrose

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

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Importance of Black Birch and Mexican primrose

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

Compare Facts of Black Birch vs Mexican primrose

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 Mexican primrose 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 whereas of Mexican primrose have Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation and Low blood pressure respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Black Birch has no showy fruits and Mexican primrose has no showy fruits. Also Black Birch is not flowering and Mexican primrose is flowering. You can compare Black Birch and Mexican primrose facts and facts of other plants too.