Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada
South America, Brazil
Types
Ornamental Tree
Not Available
Habitat
Slopes, Swamps
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Gold
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Gout, Laxative, Rheumatism, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Sometimes used for making wine
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA papyrifera
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Paper Birch
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Paper birch
Tabebuia
In German
Papierbirke
Tabebuia
In French
Le bouleau à papier
Tabebuia
In Spanish
abedul de papel
Tabebuia
In Greek
σημύδα χαρτί
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
vidoeiro de papel
Tabebuia
In Polish
brzoza papieru
Tabebuia
In Latin
Paper betula
Tabebuia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Betulaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Paper Birch and Tabebuia
Wondering what are the properties of Paper Birch and Tabebuia? We provide you with everything About Paper Birch and Tabebuia. Paper Birch doesn't have thorns and Tabebuia doesn't have thorns. Also Paper Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Paper Birch has allergic reactions like Not Available and Tabebuia has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Paper Birch and Tabebuia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paper Birch and Tabebuia
Season and care of Paper Birch and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Paper Birch and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paper Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paper Birch is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paper Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paper Birch and Tabebuia Physical Information
Paper Birch and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Paper Birch height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Paper Birch and Tabebuia are as follows:
Paper Birch flower color: Yellow
Paper Birch leaf color: Light Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Paper Birch and Tabebuia
Care of Paper Birch and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paper Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Paper Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.