Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southern Africa
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
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
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Black, Brown
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
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
चमेली
In German
Schwarze Birke
Jasmin
In French
Noir Bouleau
Jasmin
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Hortensia
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Jasmin
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Jasmin
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Jasmin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Jasmineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Birch and Jasmine
Season and care of Black Birch and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Jasmine Physical Information
Black Birch and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Jasmine are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Black Birch and Jasmine
Care of Black Birch and Jasmine 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 Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.