Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Ponds
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
21,22
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
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
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Flies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Nymphaea alba
In German
Schwarze Birke
Weiße Seerose
In French
Noir Bouleau
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Nymphaeales
Family
Betulaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Black Birch and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Black Birch and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Black Birch and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Black Birch and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Birch and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Black Birch and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.