Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Fruit Trees
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
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
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
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
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
कोको बेर
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
coco Plum
Schwarze Birke
In French
Coco Plum
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Coco Plum
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
Bétula Preto
In Polish
coco plum
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
coco plum
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Coco Plum and Black Birch
Season and care of Coco Plum and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Coco Plum and Black Birch Physical Information
Coco Plum and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Black Birch are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Coco Plum and Black Birch
Care of Coco Plum and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged 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 Coco Plum 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.