Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Availablle
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Open Forest
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
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
Flowers
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DAVIDIA
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Davidia
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Davidia
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Davidia
Schwarze Birke
In French
Davidia
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Davidia
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Davidia
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Davidia
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Davidia
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Davidia
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Davidia and Black Birch
Season and care of Davidia and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Davidia and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Davidia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Davidia is Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Davidia and Black Birch Physical Information
Davidia and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Davidia and Black Birch are as follows:
Davidia flower color: White
Davidia leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Davidia and Black Birch
Care of Davidia and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches 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 Davidia 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.