Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southwestern United States
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, 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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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, Remove deadheads
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
Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
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Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
silver dollar
In German
Schwarze Birke
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Noir Bouleau
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
planta de la plata
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
silver dollar
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Betulaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Birch and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Black Birch and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Black Birch and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Black Birch and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Black Birch and Silver Dollar
Care of Black Birch and Silver Dollar 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 Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.