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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial
Biennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

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

Types

Eucalyptus crebra, Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

440
0 40000
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Habitat

gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-3
9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

910.00 cm2,133.60 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

760.00 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Rose
Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Light Pink
Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
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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

Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
-

Beauty Benefits

-
Good for skin

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Ironbark
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Ironbark
काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Ironbark
Schwarze Birke

In French

Ironbark
Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Ironbark
Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Ironbark
Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Ironbark
Bétula Preto

In Polish

Ironbark
Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Ironbark
Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

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Magnoliophyta

Class

-
Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales
Fagales

Family

Myrtaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Eucalyptus
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Eucalypteae
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Subfamily

Myrtoideae
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Number of Species

70040
1 27800
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Difference Between Ironbark and Black Birch

If you are confused whether Ironbark or Black Birch 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 Ironbark and Black Birch Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Ironbark are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Black Birch fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year and Nitrogen. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Ironbark and Black Birch if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Ironbark and Black Birch

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

Compare Facts of Ironbark vs Black Birch

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