Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
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, Root
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Ringelblume
Schwarze Birke
In French
pot Marigold
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Caléndula
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Black Birch
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Black Birch season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Black Birch Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Black Birch are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Black Birch
Care of Pot Marigold and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.