Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
gardens, Homesteads
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
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
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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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
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Tabernaemontana
In German
Schwarze Birke
Tabernaemontana
In French
Noir Bouleau
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Gentianales
Family
Betulaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Betula
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Black Birch and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Black Birch and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Birch and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Black Birch and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Birch and Crape Jasmine
Care of Black Birch and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.