Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
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Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Decorating walls
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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Stem
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
jumping cholla
In German
Schwarze Birke
jumping cholla
In French
Noir Bouleau
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
jumping cholla
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
jumping cholla
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
jumping cholla
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Betula
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Birch and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Black Birch and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Black Birch and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Black Birch and Jumping Cholla
Care of Black Birch and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.