Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Eastern Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
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
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Blood disorders
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
Buds
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA claytoniana
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Interrupted Fern
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
बाधित फर्न
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
unterbrochen Fern
Schwarze Birke
In French
Fern interrompu
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
helecho interrumpido
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
διακοπεί Fern
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Fern interrompido
Bétula Preto
In Polish
przerwana Fern
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Fern intermissis
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Osmundaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Interrupted Fern and Black Birch
Season and care of Interrupted Fern and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Interrupted Fern and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Interrupted Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Interrupted Fern is Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Interrupted Fern is Acidic and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Interrupted Fern and Black Birch Physical Information
Interrupted Fern and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Interrupted Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Interrupted Fern and Black Birch are as follows:
Interrupted Fern flower color: Not Available
Interrupted Fern leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Interrupted Fern and Black Birch
Care of Interrupted Fern and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Interrupted Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed 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 Interrupted Fern 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.