Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Western Asia
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-10
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
HEMEROCALLIS 'Ruby Stella' PPAF
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Daylily, Ruby Stella Daylily
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Hydrangea
In German
Schwarze Birke
Hortensie
In French
Noir Bouleau
Hortensia
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Hortensia
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Hortênsia
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Hortensja
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Hibiscus
Family
Betulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Black Birch and Ruby Stella Daylily
Season and care of Black Birch and Ruby Stella Daylily is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Ruby Stella Daylily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ruby Stella Daylily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Ruby Stella Daylily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Ruby Stella Daylily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Ruby Stella Daylily Physical Information
Black Birch and Ruby Stella Daylily physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Ruby Stella Daylily height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Ruby Stella Daylily are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ruby Stella Daylily flower color: Yellow green and Dark Red
- Ruby Stella Daylily leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Birch and Ruby Stella Daylily
Care of Black Birch and Ruby Stella Daylily 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 Ruby Stella Daylily 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 Ruby Stella Daylily needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.