Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Western 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
Desert
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose, Burgundy, Bronze
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hangover
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, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Jam, Not Available
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA imbricata
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Cane Cholla, Walking Stick Cholla, Tree Cholla, Chainlink Cactus
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Cardenche
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Cardenche
Schwarze Birke
In French
Cactus rustique
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Cardenche
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Cardenche
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Cardenche
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Cardenche
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Cardenche
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Not Available
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cardenche and Black Birch
Season and care of Cardenche and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Cardenche and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardenche season is Summer and Black Birch season is Summer. The type of soil for Cardenche is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cardenche is Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardenche and Black Birch Physical Information
Cardenche and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cardenche height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Cardenche and Black Birch are as follows:
Cardenche flower color: Magenta, Rose, Burgundy and Bronze
Cardenche leaf color: Not Available
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cardenche and Black Birch
Care of Cardenche and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardenche pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Cardenche 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.