Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
China
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
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
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Birds
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
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
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Nectarine
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
nectarine
In German
Schwarze Birke
Nektarine
In French
Noir Bouleau
nectarine
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
nectarina
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
nectarina
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
nektarowy
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
nectarine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Birch and Nectarine
Season and care of Black Birch and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nectarine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Birch and Nectarine Physical Information
Black Birch and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Nectarine are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Nectarine
Care of Black Birch and Nectarine 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 Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.