Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
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
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, 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
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
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
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
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Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Repellent, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
FRAXINUS americana
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
White Ash
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
FRAXINUS americana
In German
Schwarze Birke
Fraxinus americana
In French
Noir Bouleau
Fraxinus americana
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Fraxinus americana
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Fraxinus americana
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Fraxinus americana
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
jesion amerykański
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Fraxinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Birch and White Ash
Season and care of Black Birch and White Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and White Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and White Ash Physical Information
Black Birch and White Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and White Ash are as follows:
Care of Black Birch and White Ash
Care of Black Birch and White Ash 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 White Ash 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 White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.