Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
All year
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach 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
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PROTEA
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Protea plant
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Protea Pflanze
Schwarze Birke
In French
usine de Protea
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
planta de protea
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
φυτό Protea
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
planta Protea
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Protea roślin
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Protea herba
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Protea and Black Birch
Season and care of Protea and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Black Birch season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Protea and Black Birch Physical Information
Protea and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Protea and Black Birch are as follows:
Care of Protea and Black Birch
Care of Protea and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea 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.