Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Shrub
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Roadsides
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
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
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Blood tonic
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, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COTONEASTER
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
cotoneaster
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
cotoneaster
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Zwergmispel
Schwarze Birke
In French
cotonéaster
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Cotoneaster
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Cotoneaster
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
cotoneaster
Bétula Preto
In Polish
irga
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Cornus
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cotoneaster and Black Birch
Season and care of Cotoneaster and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Cotoneaster and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Cotoneaster and Black Birch Physical Information
Cotoneaster and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cotoneaster height is 30.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Cotoneaster and Black Birch are as follows:
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
Cotoneaster leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cotoneaster and Black Birch
Care of Cotoneaster and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotoneaster 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 Cotoneaster 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.