Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Fruits, Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
  
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
  
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
  
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
  
Hills, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,000.00 cm
  
40
2,133.60 cm
  
20
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
  
Yellow, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
  
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
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
  
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
  
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
  
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
  
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
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
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
  
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
Leaves
  
Bark, Leaves, Sap
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
  
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
  
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
  
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
  
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
  
काले बर्च वृक्ष
  
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
  
Schwarze Birke
  
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
  
Noir Bouleau
  
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
  
Negro del árbol de abedul
  
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
  
Μαύρο Birch Tree
  
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
  
Bétula Preto
  
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
  
Czarny Brzoza
  
In Latin
Bilwa
  
Niger Caerulus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Brugmansia
  
Betula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Datureae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bael and Black Birch
Season and care of Bael and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Black Birch Physical Information
Bael and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Black Birch are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bael and Black Birch
Care of Bael and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches 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 Bael 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.