Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Shrub
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Black
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
Blood tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
COTONEASTER
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
cotoneaster
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
cotoneaster
In German
Schwarze Birke
Zwergmispel
In French
Noir Bouleau
cotonéaster
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Cotoneaster
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Cotoneaster
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
cotoneaster
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
irga
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Cornus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Black Birch and Cotoneaster
Season and care of Black Birch and Cotoneaster is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Cotoneaster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Cotoneaster Physical Information
Black Birch and Cotoneaster physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Cotoneaster height is 30.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Cotoneaster are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
- Cotoneaster leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Cotoneaster
Care of Black Birch and Cotoneaster 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 Cotoneaster 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 Cotoneaster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.