Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
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
All sorts of environments, Alpine Meadows, High elevation, Hilly upland habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
needle shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Deer resistant
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, pruning needed for strong structure, 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, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Root rot, Stigmina needle blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Deer resistant
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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
No Medicinal Use
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
Not Available
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., deer resistant, Used as Christmas Tree
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
X CUPRESSOCYPARIS leylandii
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Leylandii
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Leyland cypress
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Leyland-Zypresse
Schwarze Birke
In French
Cyprès de Leyland
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Cupressus leylandii
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Leyland Cypress
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Cipreste-de-leyland
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Cyprysowiec Leylanda
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Leyland Cypress
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
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 Leyland Cypress and Black Birch
Season and care of Leyland Cypress and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Leyland Cypress and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leyland Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leyland Cypress is Clay, Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Leyland Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Leyland Cypress and Black Birch Physical Information
Leyland Cypress and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Leyland Cypress height is 1,830.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Leyland Cypress and Black Birch are as follows:
Leyland Cypress flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Leyland Cypress leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Leyland Cypress and Black Birch
Care of Leyland Cypress and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leyland Cypress pruning is done Prune for size control, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Leyland Cypress 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.