Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
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, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Birds
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
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Root
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Schwarze Birke
Octopus tree
In French
Noir Bouleau
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Birch and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Black Birch and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Black Birch and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Birch and Octopus Tree
Care of Black Birch and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.