Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers
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
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Firewheel
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Firewheel
In German
Schwarze Birke
Feuerrad
In French
Noir Bouleau
Firewheel
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Firewheel
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Firewheel
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Firewheel
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Firewheel
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Birch and Firewheel
Season and care of Black Birch and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Firewheel Physical Information
Black Birch and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Firewheel are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Black Birch and Firewheel
Care of Black Birch and Firewheel 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 Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.