Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
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Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Brown
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, reseeds
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, 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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
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
-
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNCUS effusus f.Spiral
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Curly wurly
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Corkscrew Rush
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Corkscrew Rush
Schwarze Birke
In French
Corkscrew Rush
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Corkscrew Rush
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Corkscrew Rush
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Corkscrew Rush
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Corkscrew Rush
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Corkscrew Rush
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juncaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Corkscrew Rush and Black Birch
Season and care of Corkscrew Rush and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Rush and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Rush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Rush is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Corkscrew Rush and Black Birch Physical Information
Corkscrew Rush and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Rush and Black Birch are as follows:
Corkscrew Rush flower color: Brown
Corkscrew Rush leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Corkscrew Rush and Black Birch
Care of Corkscrew Rush and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Corkscrew Rush 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.