Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Australia
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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 let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Schwarze Birke
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Noir Bouleau
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Betula
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sterculioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Birch and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Black Birch and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Birch and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Black Birch and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Birch and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Black Birch and Pink Flame 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 Pink Flame 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.