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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
Mediterranean

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Not Available

Number of Varieties

40NA
0 40000
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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-98-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
9-6

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
8, 9, 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 cm1,220.00 cm
0.54 3900
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Minimum Width

762.00 cm610.00 cm
0.1 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown
White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black
Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Orbiculate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

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
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Not Available
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, Not Available
Hummingbirds

Allergy

Not Available
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Not Available
Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin
Not Available

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
Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
ARBUTUS 'Marina'

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष
झरबेरी पेड़

In German

Schwarze Birke
Erdbeerbaum

In French

Noir Bouleau
arbousier

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul
Árbol de fresa

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree
φράουλα δέντρο

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto
medronheiro

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza
Strawberry Tree

In Latin

Niger Caerulus
arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Ericales

Family

Betulaceae
Ericaceae

Genus

Betula
Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Not Available
Not Available

Subfamily

Not Available
Not Available

Number of Species

40NA
1 27800
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Difference Between Black Birch and Strawberry Tree

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Importance of Black Birch and Strawberry Tree

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Compare Facts of Black Birch vs Strawberry Tree

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