River Birch

Candelabra Primrose

About River Birch and Candelabra Primrose

River Birch

Candelabra Primrose

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps

Damp forests, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-93-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

Oval or Rounded

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm15.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

Oblong elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae

Dry root rot, Leaf spot

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control, Wildlife

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra

Primula beesiana

Common Name

River Birch

Candelabra Primrose, Primrose

In Hindi

River Birch

candelabra primrose

In German

Fluss Birch

Kerzenleuchter Primel

In French

Birch river

candélabre primevère

In Spanish

river Birch

Primula beesiana

In Greek

ποταμός Birch

μανουάλια primrose

In Portuguese

river Birch

prímula candelabros

In Polish

Rzeka Birch

kandelabry pierwiosnka

In Latin

Betula

candelabra Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Myrtales

Family

Betulaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Betula

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Number of Species

3145

1 27800

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Properties of River Birch and Candelabra Primrose

Wondering what are the properties of River Birch and Candelabra Primrose? We provide you with everything About River Birch and Candelabra Primrose. River Birch doesn't have thorns and Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also River Birch does not have fragrant flowers. River Birch has allergic reactions like Asthma and Candelabra Primrose has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 River Birch and Candelabra Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of River Birch and Candelabra Primrose

Season and care of River Birch and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.

River Birch and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information

River Birch and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:

River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green

Care of River Birch and Candelabra Primrose

Care of River Birch and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.