Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
gardens, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Common Name
River Birch
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
In Hindi
River Birch
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
In German
Fluss Birch
Florida Lisianthus
In French
Birch river
Floride Lisianthus
In Spanish
river Birch
lisianthus Florida
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
Φλόριντα lisianthus
In Portuguese
river Birch
Florida Lisianthus
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
Florida Eustoma
In Latin
Betula
Florida Lisianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Fagales
Gentianales
Family
Betulaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Paperveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of River Birch and Florida Lisianthus
Season and care of River Birch and Florida Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Florida Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Florida Lisianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
River Birch and Florida Lisianthus Physical Information
River Birch and Florida Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Florida Lisianthus are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of River Birch and Florida Lisianthus
Care of River Birch and Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
