Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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 Shape
Round with toothed margin
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
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, Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Sun
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
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
Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used as a nemiticide, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Celastrus orbiculatus
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Asian bittersweet
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
Schwarze Birke
In French
Asian bittersweet
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Asian bittersweet
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Asian bittersweet
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Asian bittersweet
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Dławisz okrągłolistny
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Asian bittersweet
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Fagales
Family
Celastraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Bittersweet and Black Birch
Season and care of Bittersweet and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bittersweet and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bittersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bittersweet and Black Birch Physical Information
Bittersweet and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bittersweet and Black Birch are as follows:
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bittersweet and Black Birch
Care of Bittersweet and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bittersweet pruning is done 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 Bittersweet 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.