Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
  
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
  
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,133.60 cm
  
20
1,830.00 cm
  
22
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
  
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
  
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
  
Needs very little water
  
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
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
  
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Chestnut Blight
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
  
Bees, Birds, Deers
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Air purification, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
  
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
  
Sap, Wood
  
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
  
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
  
CASTANEA dentata
  
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
  
American Chestnut
  
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
  
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
  
In German
Schwarze Birke
  
Amerikanische Kastanie
  
In French
Noir Bouleau
  
Châtaignier d'Amérique
  
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
  
Castanea dentata
  
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
  
american καστανιάς
  
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
  
castanea americana
  
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
  
Kasztan amerykański
  
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
  
English castaneis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Fagaceae
  
Genus
Betula
  
Castanea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Black Birch and American Chestnut
Season and care of Black Birch and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Birch and American Chestnut Physical Information
Black Birch and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and American Chestnut are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and American Chestnut
Care of Black Birch and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.