Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Argentina, Chile
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
boxberry
In German
Schwarze Birke
boxberry
In French
Noir Bouleau
boxberry
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
boxberry
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
boxberry
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
boxberry
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
boxberry
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Black Birch and Boxberry
Season and care of Black Birch and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Birch and Boxberry Physical Information
Black Birch and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Boxberry are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Birch and Boxberry
Care of Black Birch and Boxberry 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 Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.