Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mediterranean
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Artichoke
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Artichoke
In German
Schwarze Birke
Artischocke
In French
Noir Bouleau
Artichaut
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Alcachofa
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Alcachofra
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Karczoch
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Birch and Artichoke
Season and care of Black Birch and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Black Birch and Artichoke Physical Information
Black Birch and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Artichoke are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Black Birch and Artichoke
Care of Black Birch and Artichoke 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 Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.