Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Neutral
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
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, 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
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Schwarze Birke
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Noir Bouleau
céleri chou
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
apio col
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
aipo couve
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Betulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Black Birch and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Black Birch and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Black Birch and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Black Birch and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Birch and Celery Cabbage
Care of Black Birch and Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.