Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Brazil
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Neomarica gracilis
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-14
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, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
NEOMARICA caerulea
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Walking Iris
In German
Schwarze Birke
Gehen Iris
In French
Noir Bouleau
Iris Marcher
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
caminar Iris
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
περπάτημα Iris
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Andar Iris
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Walking Iris
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
O Thaumantias
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Black Birch and Walking Iris
Season and care of Black Birch and Walking Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Walking Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Walking Iris Physical Information
Black Birch and Walking Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Walking Iris are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Walking Iris
Care of Black Birch and Walking Iris 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 Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Walking Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.