Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
China, Japan
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
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
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
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Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Bluebeard
In German
Schwarze Birke
Blaubart
In French
Noir Bouleau
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Barba Azul
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Barba Azul
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Sinobrody
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Betulaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Birch and Bluebeard
Season and care of Black Birch and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Birch and Bluebeard Physical Information
Black Birch and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Bluebeard are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Black Birch and Bluebeard
Care of Black Birch and Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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 Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.