Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
BETULA nigra
Common Name
candelabro
River Birch
In Hindi
candelabro
River Birch
In German
candelabro
Fluss Birch
In French
candelabro
Birch river
In Spanish
candelabro
river Birch
In Greek
candelabro
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
candelabro
river Birch
In Polish
candelabro
Rzeka Birch
In Latin
candelabro
Betula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Candelabro and River Birch
Season and care of Candelabro and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and River Birch season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabro and River Birch Physical Information
Candelabro and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and River Birch are as follows:
Care of Candelabro and River Birch
Care of Candelabro and River Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.