Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
Habit
Vine/Liana
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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
Leaves, Vines
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Schwarze Birke
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Black Birch
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Black Birch season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Boston Ivy and Black Birch Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Black Birch are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Black Birch
Care of Boston Ivy and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering and 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. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.