Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, 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
Needs high amount of 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
Clay, 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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Woodland margins
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
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Schwarze Birke
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Noir Bouleau
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Birch and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Black Birch and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Black Birch and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Birch and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Black Birch and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.