Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Roadsides, Woods
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Brown
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Headache
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as an insecticide
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'
BETULA nigra
Common Name
Northern White Cedar
Eastern Arborvitae
River Birch
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Arborvitae
River Birch
In German
Lebensbaum
Fluss Birch
In French
Amérique Arborvitae
Birch river
In Spanish
Americana Arborvitae
river Birch
In Greek
αμερικανική Arborvitae
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
Arborvitae americano
river Birch
In Polish
Amerykański Tuja
Rzeka Birch
In Latin
American Arborvitae
Betula
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Arborvitae and River Birch
Season and care of American Arborvitae and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about American Arborvitae and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
American Arborvitae and River Birch Physical Information
American Arborvitae and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. American Arborvitae height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of American Arborvitae and River Birch are as follows:
American Arborvitae flower color: Brown
American Arborvitae leaf color: Green
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of American Arborvitae and River Birch
Care of American Arborvitae and River Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Arborvitae pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer American Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.