Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Ornamental
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Narrowly obovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
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, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Aster amellus
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Aster
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
एस्टर
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Astern
Schwarze Birke
In French
Aster
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Aster
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
αστήρ
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Aster
Bétula Preto
In Polish
aster
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Aster
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Aster and Black Birch
Season and care of Aster and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Aster and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Aster and Black Birch Physical Information
Aster and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Aster and Black Birch are as follows:
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Aster and Black Birch
Care of Aster and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and 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 Aster 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.