Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Southwest Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Marshy ground, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Marshy ground, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
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, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Unknown
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
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
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
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
Flowers, Leaves
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
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Nerium
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
ओलियंडर
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Oleander
Schwarze Birke
In French
laurier-rose
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Adelfa
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Πικροδάφνη
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
oleandro
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Oleander
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Cleander
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Wrightieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oleander and Black Birch
Season and care of Oleander and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Oleander and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oleander season is Fall and Spring and Black Birch season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Oleander and Black Birch Physical Information
Oleander and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Oleander and Black Birch are as follows:
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Oleander and Black Birch
Care of Oleander and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots 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 Oleander 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.