Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Tropical regions
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
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Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Black
Ivory, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Loam, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
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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
Flowers
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Hatiora
In German
Schwarze Birke
Hatiora
In French
Noir Bouleau
Hatiora
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Hatiora
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Hatiora
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Hatiora
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
hatiora
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Hatiora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Birch and Hatiora
Season and care of Black Birch and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hatiora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Hatiora Physical Information
Black Birch and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Hatiora are as follows:
Care of Black Birch and Hatiora
Care of Black Birch and Hatiora 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 Hatiora 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.