Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Cactus, Spurge
  
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Not Available
  
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
  
not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
  
Desert, Semi arid regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
Not Available
  
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
  
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,133.60 cm
  
20
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings
  
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
  
Needs very little water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
  
Does not require fertilizer once established
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
  
Insects, Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Unknown
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
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
  
Unknown
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
  
Leaf Stalks
  
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
  
Used As Food
  
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'
  
PACHYCEREUS weberi
  
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
  
candelabro
  
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
  
candelabro
  
In German
Schwarze Birke
  
candelabro
  
In French
Noir Bouleau
  
candelabro
  
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
  
candelabro
  
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
  
candelabro
  
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
  
candelabro
  
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
  
candelabro
  
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
  
candelabro
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Betula
  
Browningia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cactoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Black Birch and Candelabro
Season and care of Black Birch and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Candelabro is Not Available while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabro is Not Available.
Black Birch and Candelabro Physical Information
Black Birch and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Birch and Candelabro are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
- Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Birch and Candelabro
Care of Black Birch and Candelabro 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 Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.