Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Carissa Carandas
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval to roundish
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Equal amount of N,P,K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
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
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
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
Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Large Num-Num
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
नेटाल बेर
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Natal Plum
Schwarze Birke
In French
natal Plum
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Ciruela Natal
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Natal Plum
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Natal Plum
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Natal Plum
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Natal Plum
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Carisseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Natal Plum and Black Birch
Season and care of Natal Plum and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Natal Plum and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Natal Plum and Black Birch Physical Information
Natal Plum and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Natal Plum and Black Birch are as follows:
Natal Plum flower color: White
Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Natal Plum and Black Birch
Care of Natal Plum and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Natal Plum pruning is done 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 Natal Plum 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.