Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
World/Pandemic
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Papyrus
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-11
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
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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 Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
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Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
dwarf papyrus
In German
Schwarze Birke
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Noir Bouleau
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
papiro enano
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
papiro anão
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Black Birch and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Black Birch and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Black Birch and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Black Birch and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.