Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China, Japan
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Warmer regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
Black
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged 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
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
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, Stem
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Bānsa
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Bambus
Schwarze Birke
In French
Bambou
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Bambú
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
μπαμπού
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
bambu
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Bambus
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Bamboo
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bamboo and Black Birch
Season and care of Bamboo and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is Not Available and Black Birch season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bamboo and Black Birch Physical Information
Bamboo and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bamboo and Black Birch are as follows:
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bamboo and Black Birch
Care of Bamboo and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged 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 Bamboo 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.