Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
1-15
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, 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
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
-
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
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
tandalja bhaji
In German
Schwarze Birke
Tampala
In French
Noir Bouleau
Tampala
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Tampala
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Tampala
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Tampala
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Tampala
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Betula
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Black Birch and Tampala
Season and care of Black Birch and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tampala season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Tampala Physical Information
Black Birch and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Tampala are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Black Birch and Tampala
Care of Black Birch and Tampala 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 Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.