Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Sandy Brown
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 Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
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
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
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
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Incense Cedar
In German
Schwarze Birke
Zeder
In French
Noir Bouleau
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Birch and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Black Birch and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Birch and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Black Birch and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Incense Cedar flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Incense Cedar
Care of Black Birch and Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.