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What is

Life Span

Biennial
Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree
Vegetable

Origin

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Number of Varieties

4020
0 40000
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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-91-6
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
12-1

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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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

Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm91.44 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

762.00 cm609.60 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black
Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought

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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam
Loam

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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
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
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds
Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
-

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, 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
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Pumpkin

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष
कद्दू

In German

Schwarze Birke
Kürbis

In French

Noir Bouleau
Citrouille

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul
Calabaza

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree
Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto
Abóbora

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza
Dynia

In Latin

Niger Caerulus
cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Violales

Family

Betulaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Betula
Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

-
Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

409
1 27800
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Difference Between Black Birch and Pumpkin

If you are confused whether Black Birch or Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin fertilizers required are Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Black Birch and Pumpkin if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Black Birch and Pumpkin

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Black Birch and Pumpkin. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Black Birch and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin is Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion and Regulates Blood Sugar. Black Birch has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin while Pumpkin has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin.

Compare Facts of Black Birch vs Pumpkin

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 Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin have Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Black Birch has no showy fruits and Pumpkin has showy fruits. Also Black Birch is not flowering and Pumpkin is not flowering . You can compare Black Birch and Pumpkin facts and facts of other plants too.