Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia beccarii, Magnolia championii
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Gold, White, Yellow
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
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
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Magnolia liliifera
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Egg magnolia
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Magnolia liliifera
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Magnolia Liliifera
Schwarze Birke
In French
Magnolia Liliifera
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Magnolia Liliifera
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Magnolia Liliifera
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Magnolia Liliifera
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Magnolia Liliifera
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Magnolia Liliifera
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fagales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Black Birch
Season and care of Magnolia Liliifera and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Liliifera and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Liliifera season is Spring and Summer and Black Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Liliifera is Clay, Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Magnolia Liliifera is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Magnolia Liliifera and Black Birch Physical Information
Magnolia Liliifera and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Liliifera height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,000.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Liliifera and Black Birch are as follows:
Magnolia Liliifera flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
Magnolia Liliifera leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Black Birch
Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Liliifera pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Magnolia Liliifera 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.