Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, 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
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
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
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Marijuana
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Marihuana
Schwarze Birke
In French
Marijuana
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Marijuana
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Maconha
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Marihuana
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Marijuana
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cannabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Marijuana and Black Birch
Season and care of Marijuana and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Marijuana and Black Birch Physical Information
Marijuana and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Black Birch are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Marijuana and Black Birch
Care of Marijuana and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning 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 Marijuana 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.