Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
China
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Black
Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
EUONYMUS fortunei
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Wintercreeper
In German
Schwarze Birke
Weißbunte
In French
Noir Bouleau
wintercreeper
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Wintercreeper
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Wintercreeper
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
wintercreeper
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
wintercreeper
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
wintercreeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Celastrales
Family
Betulaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Black Birch and Wintercreeper
Season and care of Black Birch and Wintercreeper is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Wintercreeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Wintercreeper Physical Information
Black Birch and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Wintercreeper are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
- Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Birch and Wintercreeper
Care of Black Birch and Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.