Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
French parsley
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Small, flat and dissected
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
-
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
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, Root
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Chervil, French Chervil
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
चेवील
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Kerbel
Schwarze Birke
In French
Cerfeuil
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Perifollo
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Σκαντζίκι
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Cerefólio
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Trybula
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
BOOPES
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chervil and Black Birch
Season and care of Chervil and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Chervil and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chervil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chervil is Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Chervil and Black Birch Physical Information
Chervil and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Chervil and Black Birch are as follows:
Chervil flower color: White
Chervil leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chervil and Black Birch
Care of Chervil and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chervil 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 Chervil 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.