Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Schwarze Birke
Tulpenbaum
In French
Noir Bouleau
tulipier
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Magnoliales
Family
Betulaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Betula
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Birch and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Black Birch and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Birch and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Black Birch and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Birch and Tulip Tree
Care of Black Birch and Tulip Tree 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 Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
