Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
New Zealand
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
White, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Narrow
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, 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
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Caterpillar, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
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
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Cabbage Palm
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
गोभी पेड़
In German
Schwarze Birke
Cabbage tree
In French
Noir Bouleau
arbre de chou
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
árbol de la col
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
λάχανο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
repolho árvore
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
kapusta drzewo
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
brassica ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Betulaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Black Birch and Cabbage Tree
Season and care of Black Birch and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Cabbage Tree Physical Information
Black Birch and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Cabbage Tree are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
- Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of Black Birch and Cabbage Tree
Care of Black Birch and Cabbage Tree 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 Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.