Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
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
Cold Regions, gardens
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Diuretic, Fever
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
Flowers
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CLERODENDRUM wallichii
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Bridal Veil, Nodding Clerodendron, Wallich's glorybower, Nutan bleeding heart
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Bridal veil plant
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Brautschleier Pflanze
Schwarze Birke
In French
usine de voile de mariée
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
planta de velo de novia
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Νυφικό πέπλο φυτό
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
planta véu de noiva
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Welon roślin
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Flammeum herba
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Clerodendrum
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Teucrioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bridal Veil and Black Birch
Season and care of Bridal Veil and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bridal Veil and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bridal Veil season is Fall and Black Birch season is Fall. The type of soil for Bridal Veil is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bridal Veil is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bridal Veil and Black Birch Physical Information
Bridal Veil and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bridal Veil height is 76.20 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bridal Veil and Black Birch are as follows:
Bridal Veil flower color: White
Bridal Veil leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bridal Veil and Black Birch
Care of Bridal Veil and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bridal Veil pruning is done Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Bridal Veil 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.