Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Not Available
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
Wet lands
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Indigo
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Moist
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Deers
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
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
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
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
Used as Biofuel
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
PANICUM
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Panicum
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
panikom
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
panikom
Schwarze Birke
In French
panikom
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
panikom
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Panicum
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Panicum
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Panicum
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Panicum
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Panicum and Black Birch
Season and care of Panicum and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Panicum and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panicum season is Not Available and Black Birch season is Not Available. The type of soil for Panicum is Moist and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Panicum and Black Birch Physical Information
Panicum and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Panicum height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Panicum and Black Birch are as follows:
Panicum flower color: Indigo
Panicum leaf color: Not Available
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Panicum and Black Birch
Care of Panicum and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panicum 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 Panicum 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.