Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
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Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
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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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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
Loam, 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
River Birch
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
River Birch
jumping cholla
In German
Fluss Birch
jumping cholla
In French
Birch river
jumping cholla
In Spanish
river Birch
jumping cholla
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
river Birch
jumping cholla
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
jumping cholla
In Latin
Betula
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Betula
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of River Birch and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of River Birch and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
River Birch and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
River Birch and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of River Birch and Jumping Cholla
Care of River Birch and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.