Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Madagascar
Types
not available
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
Rocky areas, Tropical 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
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Applicable
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
River Birch
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
River Birch
Madagascar palm
In German
Fluss Birch
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Birch river
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
river Birch
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
river Birch
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
Pachypodium
In Latin
Betula
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Fagales
Gentianales
Family
Betulaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of River Birch and Madagascar palm
Season and care of River Birch and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
River Birch and Madagascar palm Physical Information
River Birch and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Madagascar palm are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of River Birch and Madagascar palm
Care of River Birch and Madagascar palm 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 Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
