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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Biennial  

Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub  
Tree  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America  
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States  

Types
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae  
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch  

Number of Varieties
100  
99+
40  
99+

Habitat
gardens  
Hills, Moist Soils  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10  
4-9  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
80.00 cm  
99+
2,133.60 cm  
20

Minimum Width
80.00 cm  
99+
762.00 cm  
28

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow  
Yellow, Brown  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
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
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy  
Clay, Loam  

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Wet Site  
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering  
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, 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
5-10-10 fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Wet Site  
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Double  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
-  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Bugs  
Ants, Aphids, Birds  

Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth  
Good for skin  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

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

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems  
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
Flowers  
Bark, Leaves, Sap  

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties  
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Rosa rubiginosa  
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'  

Common Name
Rose  
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch  

In Hindi
गुलाब  
काले बर्च वृक्ष  

In German
Rose  
Schwarze Birke  

In French
Se leva  
Noir Bouleau  

In Spanish
Rosa  
Negro del árbol de abedul  

In Greek
Τριαντάφυλλο  
Μαύρο Birch Tree  

In Portuguese
Rosa  
Bétula Preto  

In Polish
Róża  
Czarny Brzoza  

In Latin
Rose  
Niger Caerulus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Rosales  
Fagales  

Family
Rosaceae  
Betulaceae  

Genus
Rosa  
Betula  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
Rosoideae  
-  

Number of Species
100  
99+
40  
99+

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Difference Between Rose and Black Birch

If you are confused whether Rose 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 Rose and Black Birch Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Rose are 5-10-10 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 Rose and Black Birch if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Rose and Black Birch

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Rose and Black Birch. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Rose 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 Rose is anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers and Urinary tract problems 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. Rose has beauty benefits as follows: good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing and Speed hair growth while Black Birch has beauty benefits as follows: good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing and Speed hair growth.

Compare Facts of Rose 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 Rose 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 Rose are Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis whereas of Black Birch have respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Rose has no showy fruits and Black Birch has no showy fruits. Also Rose is flowering and Black Birch is not flowering . You can compare Rose and Black Birch facts and facts of other plants too.

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