Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
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, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Red
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Birds
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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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
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
जोनाथन सेब
In German
Schwarze Birke
Jonathan (Apfel)
In French
Noir Bouleau
Jonathan (pomme)
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Jonathan manzana
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Jonathan μήλο
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Jonathan maçã
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Jonatan (jabłko)
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Apple Ionathan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Birch and Jonathan Apple
Season and care of Black Birch and Jonathan Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Jonathan Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonathan Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Birch and Jonathan Apple Physical Information
Black Birch and Jonathan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Jonathan Apple are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
- Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Jonathan Apple
Care of Black Birch and Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.