Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Africa
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Sunny Edge, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
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
8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Brown, Purple, Purplish-black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Brown, Cream
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
15-0-15, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, eyespot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Deer resistant, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
No Beauty Benefits, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Branch, Flowering Tips, Whole plant
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, repels deer
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
PENNISETUM glaucum 'purple millet'
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Millet, Pearl Millet
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
purple millet
In German
Schwarze Birke
purple millet
In French
Noir Bouleau
millet pourpre
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
purple millet
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
purple millet
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
purple millet
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
purple millet
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
purple millet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Birch and Purple Millet
Season and care of Black Birch and Purple Millet is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Purple Millet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Millet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Purple Millet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Millet is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Purple Millet Physical Information
Black Birch and Purple Millet physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Purple Millet height is 90.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Purple Millet are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Purple Millet flower color: Brown, Purple and Purplish-black
- Purple Millet leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Black Birch and Purple Millet
Care of Black Birch and Purple Millet 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 Purple Millet 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 Purple Millet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.