Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mediterranean
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
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
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Applicable
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
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
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
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used as an ingredient in coffee
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'
Cichorium intybus
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
कासनी
In German
Schwarze Birke
Chicoree
In French
Noir Bouleau
chicorée
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
achicoria
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
ραδίκι
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
chicória
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
cykoria
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
pancratium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cichorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Birch and Chicory
Season and care of Black Birch and Chicory is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Chicory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chicory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Black Birch and Chicory Physical Information
Black Birch and Chicory physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Chicory are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chicory flower color: Blue
- Chicory leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Chicory
Care of Black Birch and Chicory 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 Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.