Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Eastern Austrian Pine, Western Austrian Pine
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Wet ground, Wet lands
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Green
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Tree trunks
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Botanical Name
PINUS nigra
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
European Black Pine
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Austrian Pine
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Schwarzkiefer
Schwarze Birke
In French
Pin noir d'Autriche
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
pino salgareño
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Η αυστριακή πεύκα
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-larício
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Sosna czarna
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Austrian Pine
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Austrian Pine and Black Birch
Season and care of Austrian Pine and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Austrian Pine and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Austrian Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Austrian Pine is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Austrian Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Austrian Pine and Black Birch Physical Information
Austrian Pine and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Austrian Pine height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Austrian Pine and Black Birch are as follows:
Austrian Pine flower color: Green
Austrian Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Austrian Pine and Black Birch
Care of Austrian Pine and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Austrian Pine 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 Austrian Pine 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.