Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
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
Aphids, Mosquito
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
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
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BASSIA scoparia
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Burningbush, Kochia
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Bassia scoparia
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Besen-Radmelde
Schwarze Birke
In French
Bassia scoparia
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Kochia scoparia
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Bassia scoparia
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Bassia scoparia
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Mietelnik żakula
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Bassia scoparia
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Camphorosmoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kochia and Black Birch
Season and care of Kochia and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Kochia and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kochia season is Fall and Black Birch season is Fall. The type of soil for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Kochia and Black Birch Physical Information
Kochia and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Kochia and Black Birch are as follows:
Kochia flower color: Not Available
Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Kochia and Black Birch
Care of Kochia and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness 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 Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.