Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, 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, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Capnoides
In German
Schwarze Birke
Capnoides
In French
Noir Bouleau
capnoides
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Capnoides
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Capnoides
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Capnoides
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Betulaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Birch and Capnoides
Season and care of Black Birch and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Capnoides Physical Information
Black Birch and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Capnoides are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Black Birch and Capnoides
Care of Black Birch and Capnoides 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 Capnoides pruning is done 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 Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.