Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
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
Water carefully
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Birds
Allergy
-
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Reduce Bruises
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
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
रो अंजीर
In German
Schwarze Birke
Birkenfeige
In French
Noir Bouleau
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
higo llorón
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
chorando fig
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
płacz rys
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Birch and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Black Birch and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Black Birch and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Birch and Weeping Fig
Care of Black Birch and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.