Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Perennial
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
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
Root
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
African Iris
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Schwarze Birke
In French
African Iris
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Iris africano
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
African Iris
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Iridaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of African Iris and Black Birch
Season and care of African Iris and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and Black Birch Physical Information
African Iris and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Black Birch are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of African Iris and Black Birch
Care of African Iris and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.