Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
meadows, Terrestrial
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Chionodoxa
In German
Schwarze Birke
Chionodoxa
In French
Noir Bouleau
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Betulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Birch and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Black Birch and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Black Birch and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Chionodoxa
Care of Black Birch and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.