Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
-
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Beans
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra
COTYLEDON
Common Name
River Birch
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
River Birch
बीजपत्र
In German
Fluss Birch
Cotyledon
In French
Birch river
Cotyledon
In Spanish
river Birch
Cotyledon
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
river Birch
Cotyledon
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
Liścień
In Latin
Betula
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Betula
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Season and Care of River Birch and Cotyledon
Season and care of River Birch and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
River Birch and Cotyledon Physical Information
River Birch and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Cotyledon are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of River Birch and Cotyledon
Care of River Birch and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.