Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
-
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Silver bells
In German
Schwarze Birke
Silver bells
In French
Noir Bouleau
Silver bells
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Silver bells
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Silver bells
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Silver bells
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Birch and Silver Bells
Season and care of Black Birch and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Bells is .
Black Birch and Silver Bells Physical Information
Black Birch and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Silver Bells are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Silver Bells
Care of Black Birch and Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.