Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-8
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Bugs, Rabbits
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Schwarze Birke
Wirsing
In French
Noir Bouleau
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
col de col rizada
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Betulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Birch and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Black Birch and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Black Birch and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Black Birch and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Black Birch and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Black Birch and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.