Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
  
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
  
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
  
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9-5
  
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
  
H1, H2, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,133.60 cm
  
20
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
  
White, Gray Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Black
  
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
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
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
  
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
  
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, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
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
  
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
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
  
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
  
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
  
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
  
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
  
MORUS nigra
  
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
  
Black Mulberry
  
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
  
काले शहतूत के पेड़
  
In German
Schwarze Birke
  
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
  
In French
Noir Bouleau
  
Noir Mulberry Tree
  
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
  
Negro árbol de mora
  
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
  
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
  
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
  
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
  
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
  
Czarny Mulberry Tree
  
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
  
Niger arbori moro:
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Urticales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Moraceae
  
Genus
Betula
  
Morus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Moreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Black Birch and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Black Birch and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Mulberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Black Birch and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Birch and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Black Mulberry
Care of Black Birch and Black Mulberry 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 Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.