Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
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
White, Pink
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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 central stem, Remove lateral branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
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, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
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
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Northern Spy'
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple, Northern Spy Apple
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Northern Spy Apple
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Northern Spy Apfel
Schwarze Birke
In French
Northern Spy Pomme
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Espía del Norte de Apple
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Βόρεια κατάσκοπος της Apple
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Northern Spy a Apple
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Northern Spy Jabłko
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Northern Spy Apple
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Spy Apple and Black Birch
Season and care of Northern Spy Apple and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Spy Apple and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Spy Apple season is Spring and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Spy Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Northern Spy Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Spy Apple and Black Birch Physical Information
Northern Spy Apple and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Spy Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Spy Apple and Black Birch are as follows:
Northern Spy Apple flower color: White and Pink
Northern Spy Apple leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Northern Spy Apple and Black Birch
Care of Northern Spy Apple and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Spy Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches 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 Northern Spy Apple 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.