Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Australia, South America
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Black
Purple, Red
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 green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, 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
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part 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, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
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
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
-
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Elderberry
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Elderberry
In German
Schwarze Birke
Holunderbeere
In French
Noir Bouleau
Sureau
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Saúco
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Bez czarny
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Birch and Elderberry
Season and care of Black Birch and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Black Birch and Elderberry Physical Information
Black Birch and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Elderberry are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Elderberry
Care of Black Birch and Elderberry 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 Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.