Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
No Beauty Benefits
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Lignum Vitae
In German
Schwarze Birke
Lignum Vitae
In French
Noir Bouleau
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Palo santo
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
pau-santo
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Zygophyllaceae
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 Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Black Birch and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Black Birch and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Black Birch and Lignum Vitae
Care of Black Birch and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.