Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
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
White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
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, Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Cherry Tree
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Kirschbaum
Schwarze Birke
In French
Cerisier
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Cerezo
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
κερασιά
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
Bétula Preto
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Cherry
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Black Birch
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Black Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Tree and Black Birch Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Black Birch are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cherry Tree and Black Birch
Care of Cherry Tree and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, 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 Cherry Tree 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.