Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 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
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
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
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OTATEA acuminata
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन बांस
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Mexican Bambus
Schwarze Birke
In French
Bamboo mexicaine
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
bambú mexicana
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Μεξικού μπαμπού
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Bamboo Mexican
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Mexican Bamboo
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Mexicanus Bamboo
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Bamboo and Black Birch
Season and care of Mexican Bamboo and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Bamboo and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Bamboo and Black Birch Physical Information
Mexican Bamboo and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Bamboo and Black Birch are as follows:
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Black Birch
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Mexican Bamboo 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.