Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra
CORNUS mas
Common Name
River Birch
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
River Birch
cornelian चेरी
In German
Fluss Birch
Kornelkirsche
In French
Birch river
cornouiller
In Spanish
river Birch
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
river Birch
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Betula
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of River Birch and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of River Birch and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
River Birch and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
River Birch and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of River Birch and Cornelian Cherry
Care of River Birch and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.