Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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 branches, 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
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Hydrangea
In German
Schwarze Birke
Hortensie
In French
Noir Bouleau
Hortensia
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Hortensia
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Hortênsia
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Hortensja
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Hibiscus
Family
Betulaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Black Birch and Chaco
Season and care of Black Birch and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Chaco Physical Information
Black Birch and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Chaco are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Chaco
Care of Black Birch and Chaco 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 Chaco pruning is done 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.