Life Span
Biennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
China, Japan
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
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
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
winter daphne
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
winter daphne
In German
Schwarze Birke
Daphne odora
In French
Noir Bouleau
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Daphne odora
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Daphne odora
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Daphne odora
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Daphne odora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Black Birch and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Black Birch and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Black Birch and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Black Birch and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Birch and Winter Daphne
Care of Black Birch and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.