Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
red pin,Norway pine,pinus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-5
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
orange brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Do Not over Water
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
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
Red blotch, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
songbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
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
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Pectoral, Poultice, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Pulp
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Herbicide, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
PINUS resinosa
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Norway Pine
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Norway pine
In German
Schwarze Birke
Amerikanische Rot-Kiefer
In French
Noir Bouleau
Pin rouge
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Pinus resinosa
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Norway pine
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Pinus resinosa
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Sosna czerwona
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Norway pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Pinaceae
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 Norway Pine
Season and care of Black Birch and Norway Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Norway Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Norway Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Norway Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Norway Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Birch and Norway Pine Physical Information
Black Birch and Norway Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Norway Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Norway Pine are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Norway Pine flower color: Brown
- Norway Pine leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Birch and Norway Pine
Care of Black Birch and Norway Pine 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 Norway Pine 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 Norway Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.