Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
United States, California
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Santa Clara red ribbons, red ribbons, Raiche's red ribbons
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Dry areas, foothill woods
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Part sun, Partial shade
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
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CLARKIA concinna
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Red Ribbons
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Clarkia concinna
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Clarkia concinna
Schwarze Birke
In French
Clarkia concinna
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
concinna clarkia
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Clarkia concinna
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Clarkia concinna
Bétula Preto
In Polish
klarkia concinna
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Clarkia concinna
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clarkia concinna and Black Birch
Season and care of Clarkia concinna and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Clarkia concinna and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clarkia concinna season is Spring and Summer and Black Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clarkia concinna is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Clarkia concinna is Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Clarkia concinna and Black Birch Physical Information
Clarkia concinna and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Clarkia concinna height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Clarkia concinna and Black Birch are as follows:
Clarkia concinna flower color: Pink, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
Clarkia concinna leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Clarkia concinna and Black Birch
Care of Clarkia concinna and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clarkia concinna 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 Clarkia concinna 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.