Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Hazelnut, Corylus
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Lower slopes, Moist woods, Slopes
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cordate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, 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
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
-
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
antihelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Nutrients, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Basketary, Cosmetics, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
CORYLUS avellana 'Rote Zellernuss'
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Common Filbert, Redleaf Filbert
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
हेज़लनट
In German
Schwarze Birke
Haselnuss
In French
Noir Bouleau
aveline
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
avellana
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
φουντούκι
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
avelã
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
leszczyna
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Filbert
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Birch and Filbert
Season and care of Black Birch and Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Filbert is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Filbert Physical Information
Black Birch and Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Filbert height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Filbert are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Filbert
Care of Black Birch and Filbert 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 Filbert 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 Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.