Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Blue, Pink, White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light 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
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loose, Moist
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loose, Moist
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
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, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
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
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
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, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Lupinus
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Hybrid Lupine
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
वृक संयंत्र
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
lupine
Schwarze Birke
In French
usine de lupin
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
planta de lupino
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
φυτό λούπινο
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
tremoço planta
Bétula Preto
In Polish
łubin roślin
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Plinio herba
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lupine and Black Birch
Season and care of Lupine and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Lupine and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lupine season is Summer and Black Birch season is Summer. The type of soil for Lupine is Loose, Moist and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lupine is Slightly Acidic and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Lupine and Black Birch Physical Information
Lupine and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Lupine and Black Birch are as follows:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lupine and Black Birch
Care of Lupine and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally 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 Lupine 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.