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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Biennial  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

Origin
California, Mexico  
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States  

Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine  
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch  

Number of Varieties
5  
40  
99+

Habitat
-  
Hills, Moist Soils  

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9  
4-9  

AHS Heat Zone
9-7  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 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
2,440.00 cm  
14
2,133.60 cm  
20

Minimum Width
300.00 cm  
99+
762.00 cm  
28

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
Yellow, Brown  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Black  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
-  
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
-  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Stem Planting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter  
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, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches  

Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen  

Pests and Diseases
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
-  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
-  
Ants, Aphids, Birds  

Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

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

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  

Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood  
Bark, Leaves, Sap  

Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture  
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PINUS radiata  
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'  

Common Name
Monterey Pine  
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch  

In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन  
काले बर्च वृक्ष  

In German
Monterey-Kiefer  
Schwarze Birke  

In French
Monterey Pine  
Noir Bouleau  

In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey  
Negro del árbol de abedul  

In Greek
Monterey Pine  
Μαύρο Birch Tree  

In Portuguese
Monterey Pine  
Bétula Preto  

In Polish
Monterey Pine  
Czarny Brzoza  

In Latin
Pine  
Niger Caerulus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Pinophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Pinopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Pinales  
Fagales  

Family
Pinaceae  
Betulaceae  

Genus
Pinus  
Betula  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
Pinoideae  
-  

Number of Species
6  
40  
99+

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Difference Between Monterey Pine and Black Birch

If you are confused whether Monterey Pine 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 Monterey Pine and Black Birch Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Monterey Pine are very little fertilizers at a time, 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 Monterey Pine and Black Birch if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Monterey Pine and Black Birch

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

Compare Facts of Monterey Pine vs Black Birch

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 Monterey Pine vs Black Birch 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 Monterey Pine are Asthma, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation whereas of Black Birch have respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Monterey Pine has no showy fruits and Black Birch has no showy fruits. Also Monterey Pine is not flowering and Black Birch is not flowering . You can compare Monterey Pine and Black Birch facts and facts of other plants too.

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