Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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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
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Schwarze Birke
Shortleaf Pine
In French
Noir Bouleau
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Black Birch and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Black Birch and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Birch and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Black Birch and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Birch and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Black Birch and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.