Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
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
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
rosa Ipe
Schwarze Birke
In French
rose Ipe
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Bétula Preto
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Black Birch
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Ipe and Black Birch Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Black Birch are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Black Birch
Care of Pink Ipe and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Pink Ipe 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.